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A SERIES OF 



EXERCISES 



Sabbath School Concert, 



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BOSTON : ^ 
ANDREW F. GRAVES, 

No. 20 CORNHILL, 

1873. 



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Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1873, 

By A. F. GRAVES, 

In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. 



PEEFACE. 



But few words are necessary to explain the relation 
which this work is designed to sustain that important 
branch of the Sunday School work, — the Concert. The 
Sunday School Concert, from a humble beginning has in- 
creased in popularity, until it is now recognized as an oc- 
casion of great interest. 

To meet a want which has been felt for a long time, by 
Sirperintendants and Teachers who desire to present at 
their Concerts some special subject or torpic, this book 
has been prepared as an assistant to their labors. 

The Exercises are all new, both in subject and arrange- 
ment, and have never been published in any form before ; 
if thought desirable they can easily be shortened by omit- 
ting some portions, or lengthened, with the aid of a Con- 
cordance and Manual. It is hoped that it may be of use 
to our Sunday School Workers, in preparing for Concert 
occasions, and be the means of assisting in this department 
of Christian labor. 

Valley Falls R. I. May, 1873, 



CONTENTS, 



JESUS THE LILY OF THE VALLEY : A Floral 

Exercise 7 

PRAYER. . . . • 17 

THE WREATH: A Floral Lesson 41 

the good shepherd. . 57 

the family of bethany 83 

the column of graces 109 

the heavenly ladder 123 

the cross 133 

jephthah's daughter 145 

class recitations 159 

the christian's rewards 199 

titles of christ 219 

the christian soldier 235 

jesus our rock 247 

the Christian mariner 259 

pilgrims and strangers. . . .269 

jesus the sweetest name. . . . . .281 

jesus our shield 289 



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THE LILY OF THE VALLEY. 



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JESUS. 

THE LILY OF THE VALLEY. 
A FLORAL EXERCISE. 

Xofe.— Divide the School into 23 classes or companies, each hav- 
ing a letter, and after reciting the scripture reference, reie: 
the motto of the class or company, let the letter "be handed I 
Superintendent 1 9 be put in the pa - I e rters 

forming the motto are to be made of the required size, of laths. 
and covered with flowers, and if possil te of the flower known aa 
the Ldy of the Valley, together with its green leaves. If flowers 
cannot De obtained, make the I sifters : sax .-board and cover with 
gilt or fancy paper. When the motto is completed place a cross 
of lilies over it. The selections of poetry are to be recited by the 
Superintendent, or some one he may select. The singing by the 
whole School. 

THE EXERCISE 
Singing: — Song of the Lilies. 
Golden Uenser. 114 Page. 
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Jesus 7 Little Ones. Infant Class. — Then were 

there brought unto him little children, that he 
should put his hands on them, and pray: and 



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the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, 

Suffer Little children, and forbid them not to 

come unto me : for of such is the kingdom of 

Heaven. Matt. 19: 13, 14. 

"Elowers speak a language which we yet may learn, 
A divination of mysterious might." 

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2. Early seekers. Boys. — I love them that 
love me ; and those that seek me early shall 
find me. Prov. 8: IT. 

"Who loves not flowers must have an heart of uncongenial 
soil." 

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3. Spring Blossoms. Girls. — For, lo, the win- 
ter is past, the rain is over and gone ; 

The flowers appear on the earth ; the time 
of the singing of birds is come, and the voice 
of the turtle is heard in our land ; 

The fig tree putteth forth her green figs, and 
the vines with the tender grape give a good 
smell. Song of Sol. 2: 11, 12, 13. 

"Flowers are the brightest things, which earth, 
On her broad bosom loves to cherish." 

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4. United Band. Boys. — Two are better than 



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one ; because they have a good reward for 
their labor. 

For if they fall, the one will lift up his fel- 
low. Eccle. 4: 9, 10. 

t 'Innocence shines in the Lily's bell." 

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5. Good Samaritans. Girls. — He that hath 
pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord ; and 
that which he hath given will he pay him 

again. Prov. 19: 11. 

"Flowers are Angel's thoughts." 
Singing. — The Sweetest name. Pure Gold. 
88 Page. 

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6. Treasurer Seekers. Boys. — Lay not up for 
yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth 
and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break 
through and steal : 

But lay up for yourselves treasures in heav- 
en, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, 
and where thieves do not break through nor 
steal : 

For where your treasure is, there will your 
heart be also. Matt. 6: 19, 20, 21. 

"Flowers speak a language which we yet may learn, 
A divination of mysterious might." 

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7. Hope Circle. Girls. — Happy is he that 



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hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose 
hope is in the Lord his God. Psa. 146: 5, 
"A spirit dwells within each flower." 

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Excelsiors. Boys. — I press toward the mark 
for the prize of the high calling of God in 
Christ Jesus. Phil. 3: 14. 

''Gay without toil, and lovely without art.'* 

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9. Little Gleaners. Girls. — And she went 
and came, and gleaned in the field after the 
reapers. Ruth. 2 : 3. 
*F1 owers weep without woe, 
And blush without a crime." 

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10- Invincibles. Boys. Finally, my brethren, 
be strong in the Lord, and in the power of 
his might. 

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye 
may be able to stand against the wiles of the 
devil. Eph. 6: 10,11. 

Flowers of beauty pencilled 
"By the hand of God." 

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11. Little Reapers. Girls, Say not ye, 
There are yet four months, and then cometh 
harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your 



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eyes, and look on the fields ; for they are 
white already to harvest. John 4: 35. 
«« Almighty power is written on the tiniest flower." 

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12. Young Pilgrims. Boys. These all died in 
faith, not having received the promises, but 
having seen them afar off, and were persuaded 
of them, and embraced them, and confessed 
they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 
Heb. 11 : 13. 

" Of their sweet deaths are sweetest odors made." 
Singing. Flowers, Sweet Flowers. Happy* 
Voices. 4 page. 



13. Our Course is onward. Girls. — Let us run 
with patience unto the race that is set before 
us, 

Looking unto Jesus the Author and finisher 
of our faith. Heb. 12: 1, 2. 
" Unstained, and pure as the Lily." 

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14. Faithful Class. Girls. Be thou faithful 

unto death, and I will give you a crown of 

life. Eev. 2: 10. 

" Not useless are ye flowers though made for pleasure, 
Blooming over field and wave by day and night." 



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15. Threads of Gold. Girls. — Thou shalt love 
thy neighbor as thyself. Matt. 22 : 39. 

" And round about he taught sweet flowers to grow." 

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16. Harvest Glass. Boys. — The harvest truly 
is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 

Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, 
that he will send forth labourers into his har- 
vest. Matt. 9: 3T, 38. 

" Queen of the field, in milk white mantle crest, 
The lovely lily waves her curling crest." 

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It. Earnest Workers. Girls. — I must work 
the works of him that sent me, while it is 
day: the night cometh when no man can 
work. John 9: 4. 

" In Eastern lands they talk in flowers." 

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18. Young Volunteers. Boys. — Fight the good 

fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, where- 

unto thou art also called, and hast professed 

a good profession before many witnesses. 

1 Tim. 6 : 12. 

" We thank thee, Father thou hast given, 
Bright flowers on earth, and flowers in heaven." 



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19. Active Class. Girls. — And let us not be 
weary in well doing; for in due season we 
shall reap, if we faint not. Gal. 6 : 9 

"Have you seen but a bright lily grow, 
Before rude hands have touched it?" 

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20. Little Branches. Boys. — I am the vine, 
ye are the branches. John 15: 5. 

" Your voiceless lips, 0, flowers, are living preachers." 

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21. Loyal Class. Boys. — We fight under the 

banner of King Immanuel. 

" Dear flower, so trustful and so fair, 
My holy teacher be ; 
That he who guards thee day by day 
Can be a guard to me." 

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22. Lamest Followers. Girls No man having 
put his hand to the plough, and looking back, 
is fit for the Kingdom of God. Luke 9 : 62. 

" The flowers are out. How beautiful ; 
They glitter in the dewy morn in many 
An azure fold." 

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23. Young Disciples. Boys. — Verily I say 
unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the 



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kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not 

enter therein. Mark 10 : 15. 

" No flower amid the garden fairer grows 
Than the sweet Lily of the lowly vale, 
The queen of flowers." 

Let the Supt., or some one whom he 

may select, place above the motto a cross of 

lilies, or of white flowers. Then 

ALL EISE AND SING 

SILOAM. 

" By cool Siloam's shady rill, 
How fair the lily grows ; 
How sweet the breath beneath the hill, 
Of Sharon's dewy rose. 

By cool Siloam's shady rill, 

The lily must decay ; 

The rose that blooms beneath the hill, 

Must shortly fade away." 



PRAYER. 

Note. This Exercise is designed for Class Recitation, 
and is to be recited as follows : Let the scripture answers 
to the questions he given to different classes, and as the 
question is asked by the one who has charge of the Con- 
cert, let the class rise together and repeat in turn the 
verses given for the answer. The recitations of prose and 
poetry are to he distributed among the school at large. 



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THE EXERCISE. 

Singing : — Now i lay me down to sleep. 
Pure Gold, 111 Page. 

Ques. What is Prayer ? 

Ans Prayer is the expression of our desires 
unto God. It is a privilege with which our Mak- 
er has favored us, and a necessary part of that 
obedience which he has required of us, "to pray 
without ceasing, in everything by prayer and 
supplication making known our desires unto 
God " We should remember that without pray- 
er, we are never safe, and every morning and 
evening lift up our hearts to God, and seek that 
wisdom which comes from above. All good men 
pray. Malanthon used to say, he had heard 
Luther in his secret prayers so pray, that one 
would think some one was in the room with him 
to whom he spoke, so earnest and fervent was 
he. 

Ques. Of what does Prayer consist ? 

Ans. Of Adoration, as in 2nd, Chron. 20 : 6. 

And said, Lord God of our fathers, art 
not thou God in heaven ? and rulest not thou over 
all the kingdoms of the heathen ? and in thine 



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hand is there not power and might, so that none 
is able to withstand thee ? 

Of Confession, as in Ezra, 9 : 6. 

And said, my God, I am ashamed and 
blush to lift up my face to thee, my God : for our 
iniquities are increased over our head, and our 
trespass is grown up unto the heavens. 

Of Invocation, as in Psa. IT : 1, 2. 

Hear the right, Lord, attend unto my cry ; 
give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of 
feigned lips. 

Let my sentence come forth from thy pres- 
ence ; let thine eyes behold the things that are 
equal. 

Of Self-Dedication, as in Psa. Tl : 1, 2. 

In thee, Lord, do I put my trust; let me 
never be put to confusion. 

Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me 
to escape : incline thine ear unto me, and save 
me. 

Of Petition, as in Psa. 64: 1, 2. 

Hear my voice, God, in my prayer : preserve 
my life from fear of the enemy. 

Hide me from the secret counsel of the' wick- 



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ed; from the insurrection of the workers of in- 
iquity: 

Of Profession, as in Psa 13: 26. 

My flesh and my heart faileth : but God is the 
strength of my heart, and my portion forever. 

Of Thanksgiving-, as in Psa. 98 : 1, 2, 

Oh sing unto the Lord a new song ; for he hath 
done marvellous things : his right hand, and his 
holy arm, hath gotten him the victory. 

The Lord hath made known his salvation ? his 
rightousness hath he openly shewed in the sight 
of the heathen. 

Of Blessing as in Psa. 103 : 20, 21, 22. 

Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in 
strength, that do his commandments, hearkening 
unto the voice of his word. 

Bless ye the Lord all ye his hosts ; ye ministers 
of his, that do his pleasure. 

Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of 
his dominion : bless the Lord, my soul. 

Of Pleading, as in Jer. 12: 1. 

Righteous art thou, Lord, when I plead with 
thee : yet let me talk with thee of £% judgments: 
Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper ? 



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wherefore are all they happy that deal very treach- 
erously ? 



EXERCISE FOR THE INFANT CLASS. 

Children Prayers. 
A Little Boy. 
"Is God so good that he will hear, 
When little children pray ? 
And does he always lend an ear, 
To what young children say ? 

A Little Girl. 
Yes, his own holy book declares 
He loves good little children still, 
And that he listens to their prayers, 
Just as a tender Father will. 

The Boy. 

And will he hear our little prayers, 
So feeble and so weak ? 
And will he bless us from on high, 
That home of love and peace ? 

The Girl. 
He loves to hear an infant tongue, 
Thank him for all his gifts ; 
And when by babes his praise is sung 
Their cheerful songs are heard in heaven. 

The Teacher. 
Come, then, dear children, trust his word, 
And seek him for your friend and guide ; 
Your little voices shall be heard 
And you will never be denied." 



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All the class clasp hands and say in concert : 
"Jesus, heavenly Saviour, hear us, 
Hear our little prayer to night ; 
Through the darkness be thou near us, 
Watch our sleep till morning light. 

All this day thy hand has feed us, 
And we thank thee for thy care ; 
Thou hast clothed us, warmed and fed us, 
Listen to our evening prayer. 

Let our sins be all forgiven, 
Bless the friends we love so well ; 
Take us when we die to heaven, 
Happy there with thee to dwell." 



SINGING BY INFANT CLASS. 
"I will Pray." — Pure Gold, 11 Page. 

Ques. How should we Pray ? 

Arts. Without ceasing. 

But we will give ourselves continually to 
prayer, and to the ministry of the word. Acts, 
6:4. 

For God is my witness, whom I serve with my 
spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceas- 
ing I make mention of you always in my pray- 
ers. Rom. 1: 9. 

Rejoicing in hope ; patient in tribulation ; con- 
tinuing instant in prayer ; Rom. 12: 12. 



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Praying always with all prayer and supplica- 
tion in the Spirit, and watching there unto with 
all perseverance and supplication for all saints. 
Eph. 6: 18. 

Be careful for nothing : but in every thing by 
prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let 
your requests be made known unto God. Phil. 
4:6. 

Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with 
thanksgiving ; 

Withal praying also for us, that God would 
open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the 
mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds : 
Col. 4: 2, 3. 

Pray without ceasing : 

In everything give thanks : for this is the will 
of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thess. 
5: IT, 18. 

I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers 
with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have 
remembrance of thee in my prayers night and 
day. 2 Tim. 1: 3. 



Ques. How should Prayer be offered ? 
-4ns. In Faith. Matt. 21: 22. 



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And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in 
prayer, believing, ye shall receive. 

In a Forgiving Spirit. Matt. 6: 12. 

And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our 
debtors. 

With the whole Heart. Psa. 119: 58. 

I entreated thy favor with my whole heart : be 
merciful unto me according to thy word. 

With the Spirit and understanding. 1 Cor. 14: 
15. 

What is it then ? I will pray with the spirit, 
and I will pray with the understanding also ; I 
will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the 
understanding also. 

With Confidence in God. Psa. 56: 9. 

When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies 
turn back ; this I know ; for God is for me. 

With Unfeigned Lips. Psa. 11: 1. 

Hear the right, Lord, attend unto my cry ; 
give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of 
feigned lips. 

With Deliberation, Eccle. 5: 2. 
Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine 
heart be hasty to utter any thing before God : for 



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God is in heaven, and thou upon earth : there- 
fore let thy words be few. 

With Holiness. 1 Tim, 2: 8. 

I will therefore that men pray every where, 
lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubt- 
ing. 

With desire to be heard. Psa. 61: 1. 

Hear my cry, God ; attend unto my prayer. 

With Humility. 2 Chr. 1: 14. 

If my people, which are called by my name, 
shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my 
face, and turn from their wicked ways ; then 
will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their 
sin, and will heal their land. 

With Boldness. Heb. 4: 16. 

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne 
of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find 
grace to help in time of need. 

With Earnestness. 1 Thess. 3: 10. 

Night and day praying exceedingly that we 
might see your face, and might perfect that 
which is lacking in your faith ? 



Ques. Why should we Pray ? 

Ans. That we enter not into temptation. 



PEARLS RESET. 21 

Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temp- 
tation : the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh 
& weak. Matt. 26: 41. 

That we may be delivered from wicked men. 

And that we may be delivered from unreason- 
able and wicked men : for all men have not faith. 
2 Thess. 3: 2. 

That we may know when the Master cometh. 

Take ye heed, watch and pray : for ye know 
not when the time is. 

For the Son of man is as a man taking a far 
journey, who left his house, and gave authority 
to his servants, and to every man his work, and 
commanded the porter to watch. Mark 13: 33, 34. 

That we may stand before him when he shall 
come in His glory. 

Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that 
ye may be accounted worthy to escape all 

these things that shall come to pass, and to 
stand before the Son of man. Luke 21 : 36. 

That we may keep ourselves in the Love of 
God. 

But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on 
your most holy faith, praying in the Holy 
Ghost. 



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Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking 
for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto 
eternal life. Jude 20: 21. 

That the Spirit may intercede for us? 

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmi- 
ties : for we know not what we should pray 
for as we ought : but the Spirit itself maketh 
intercession for us with groanings which can- 
not be uttered. Rom. 8 : 26. 



Ques. For what should we pray ? 

Ans. For those things we need. 

Therefore I say unto you, What things 

soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that 

ye receive them, and ye shall have them. 
Mark 11 : 24. 

For a good Conscience. 

Pray for us, for we trust we ha\e a good 
conscience, in all things willing to live hon- 
estly. Heb. 13: 18. 

For our daily Walks and Life. 

For this cause we also since the day we 
heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to 
desire that ye might be filled with the knowl- 
edge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual 
understanding. 



PEARLS RESET. 29 

That ye might walk worthy of the Lord 
unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good 
work, and increasing in the knowledge of God. 
Col. 1 : 9, 10. 

For temporal Blessings. 

Eemove far from me vanity and lies ; give 
me neither poverty nor riches ; feed me with 
food convenient for me. Pro. 30 : 8. 

For Spiritual Blessings. 

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and 
his rightousness, and all these things shall be 
added unto you. Matt. 6: 33. 

For Strength in time of need. 

Let us therefore come boldly unto the 
throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, 
and find grace to help in time of need. Heb. 4: 16 



RECITATION. 
Teach us to Pray. 
" Lord, teach us how to pray. 
And give our hearts to ask, 
For all we seek, or think, or say, 
Will prove a tiresome task. 

Teach us for what to pray ; 
For thou alone art wise ; 
And of what we blindly urge 
Thy mercy, Lord, denies. 



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Lord, teach us so to pray, 
That murmuring be unknown ; 
That whatso'er thy grace decrees. 
Thy will may be our own. 

Thy holy spirit send, 

Onr bosoms to inspire ; 

Then shall our praise to the ascend 

With pure and warm desire." 



SINGING. 
Sweet the Moments. — S. 8. Gem, 36 Page. 



Ques. For whom should we pray? 

-4ns. For our enemies, as in Math. 5 : 44. 

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, 
bless them that curse you, do good to them 
that hate you, and pray for them which de- 
spitefully use you, and persecute you. 

For the afflicted, as in James 5: 13. 

Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. 
Is any merry? let him sing psalms. 

For the Sick, as in James 5 : 14, 15. 

Is any sick among you ? let him call for the 
elders of the church ; and let them pray over 
him, anointing him with oil in the name of 
the Lord. 



PEARLS RESET. 31 

And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, 
and the Lord shall raise him up ; and if he 
have committed sins, they shall be forgiven 
him. 

For one another, as in 2 Cor, 1 : 11. 

Ye also helping together by prayer for us, 
that the gift bestowed upon us by the means 
of many persons, thanks may be given by 
many on our behalf. 

For all men, as in 1 Tim. 2: 1. 

I exhort therefore, that first of all, supplica- 
tions, prayers, intercessions, and giving of 
thanks, be made for all men. 

For Those in Authority, as in 1 Tim. 2: 2, 3. 

For kings, and for all that are in authority ; 
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in 
all godliness and honesty. 

For this is good and acceptable in the sight 
of God our Saviour. 

For the Church, as in Psa. 122 : 6. 

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; they shall 
prosper that love thee. 

Ques. Who hears Prayer? 
Arts. Lord, thou hast heard the desire of 
the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, 



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thou wilt cause thine ear to hear. Psa. 10 : 
It. 

thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall 
all flesh come. Psa. 65 : 2. 



Ques. Who answers it ? 

Arts. Moses and Aaron among his priests, 
and Samuel among them that call upon his 
name ; they called upon the Lord, and he an- 
swered them. Psa. 99 . 6. 

Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall 
answer ; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here 
I am. If thou take away from the midst of 
thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, 
and speaking vanity. Isa 58 . 9. 



SECRET PRAYER. 

And when thou pray est, thou shalt not be 
as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray 
standing in the synagogues and in the corners 
of the streets, that they may be seen of men. 
Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 

But thou, when thou pray est, enter into thy 
closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray 
to thy Father which is in secret ; and thy 
Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee 
openly. Matt. 6: 5, 6. 



PEARLS RESET. 33 

PERSEVERANCE IN PRAYER. 

And he spake a parable unto them to this 
end, that men ought always to pray, and not 
to faint ; 

Saying, There, was in a city a judge, which 
feared not God, neither regarded man; 

And there was a widow in that city ; and 
she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of 
mine adversary. 

And he would not for a while; but after- 
ward he said within himself, Though I fear 
not God nor regard man ; 

Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will 
avenge her, lest by her continual coming she 
weary me. 

And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust 
judge saith. 

And shall not God avenge his own elect, 
which cry day and night unto him, though he 
bear long with them ? 

I tell you that he will avenge them speed- 
ily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man com- 
eth, shall he find faith on the earth ? Luke 

18; 1-8. 



34 PEARLS RESET. 

HUMILITY IN PRAYER. 

And he spake this parable unto certain 
which trusted in themselves that they were 
righteous and despised others : 

Two men went up into the temple to pray; 
the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 

The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with 
himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as 
other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, 
or even as this publican. 

I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all 
that I possess. 

And the publican, standing afar off, would 
not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, 
but smote upon his breast, saying, God be 
merciful to me a sinner. 

I tell you, this man went down to his house 
justified rather than the other : for every one 
that exalteth himself shall be abased ; and he 
that humbleth himself shall be exhalted. Luke 
18: 9,-14. 



RECITATION. 

"When torn is the bosom with sorrow and care, 
Be it ever so simple there's nothing like prayer. 
It eases, sooths, softens, subdues, yet sustains, 
Gives vigor to hope and puts passion in chains. 



PEARLS RESET. 35 

When far from the friends we hold dearest, we part, 
What fond recollections still cling to the heart ; 
Past converse, past scenes, past enjoyments are there, 
How hurtfully pleasing till hallowed by prayer. 

While strangers to prayer, we are strangers to bliss, 
Heaven pours its fall stream thro' no medium but this ; 
And, till we the seraph's full ecstacy share, 
Our chalice of joy must be guarded by prayer." 



SINGING. 
Watch and Pray. — Fresh Laurels, 54 page. 



PRAYER. 

Confess your faults one to another, and pray 

one for another, that ye may be healed. The 

effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man 

availeth much, James 5 : 16. 

" Prayer an answer will obtain, 
Though the Lord awhile delay ; 
None shall seek his face in vain." 
None be empty sent away." 

Hide not thy face from me in the day when I 

am in trouble ; incline thine ear unto me : in the 

day when I call answer me speedily. Psa. 102: 2. 

" He frees the soul condemned to death, 
And when his saints complain, 
It shan't be said that praying breath, 
Was ever spent in vain." 



36 PEAELS RESET. 

He will regard the prayer of the destitute, 
and not despise their prayer. Psa. 102 : IT. 

Again I say unto you, That if two of you 
shall agree on earth as touching any thing 
that they shall ask, it shall be done for them 
of my Father which is in heaven. Matt. 18 : 
19. 

" Prayer was appointed to convey 
The blessings God design to give ; 
Long as they live should Christians pray 
For only while they pray, they live. 

And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in 

prayer, believing, ye shall receive. Matt. 21 : 

22 

"Lord, I cannot let thee go, 
Till a blessing thou bestow ; 
Do not turn thy face away, 
Mine's an urgent pressing case." 

Hitherto have ye ^sk nothing in my name : 

ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may 

be full. John 16 : 24. 

" Prayer makes the darkened cloud withdraw, 
Prayer climbs the ladder Jacob saw ; 
Gives exercise to faith and love, 
Brings every blessing from above." 

And 1 say unto you, Ask and it shall be 

given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, 

and it shall be opened unto you. 



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For every one that asketh receiveth ; and 

he that seeketh findeth ; and to him that 

knocketh it shall be opened. Luke 11:9, 10. 

"Depend on Christ, thou canst not fail, 
Make all thy wants and wishes known ; 
Fear not his merits shall prevail, 
Ask what thou wilt, it shall be done." 



EXAMPLES OF THE POWER OF PRAYER. 

Elias praying for rain, James 5 : 17, 18. 

Elias was a man subject to like passions as 
we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might 
not rain : and it rained not on the earth by 
the space of three years and six months. 

And he prayed again, and the heaven gave 
rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit. 

Peter raising Tabitha to life. Acts 9: 38-41. 
Then Peter arose and went with them. When 
he was come, they brought him into the upper 
chamber : and all the widows stood by him 
weeping, and shewing the coats and garments 
which Dorcas made, while she was with them. 

But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled 
down, and prayed ; and turning him to the 
body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened 



38 PEABLS RESET. 

her eyes : and when she saw Peter, she sat 
up. 

And he gave her his hand, and lifted her 
up ; and when he had called the saints and 
widows he presented her alive. 

Peter when in prison. Acts 12: 5-7. 

Peter therefore was kept in prison : but 
prayer was made without ceasing of the church 
unto God for him 

And when Herod would have brought him 
forth, the same night Peter was sleeping be- 
tween two soldiers, bound with two chains : 
and the keepers before the door kept the prison. 

And, behold the angel of the Lord came 
upon him, and a light shined in the prison : 
and he smote Peter on the side, and raised 
him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his 
chains fell off from his hands. 



Superintendent recites : 
But when ye pray use not vain repetitions, 
as the heathen do : for they think that they 
shall be heard for their much speaking. Matt. 
6, 1. 



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The Pastor recites: 

Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your 
Father knoweth what things ye have need of, 
before ye ask him. 

After this manner therefore pray ye. Matt. 
6 : 8, 9. 

School rise and recite: 

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed 
be thy name. 

Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in 
earth, as it is in heaven. 

Give us this day our daily bread. 

And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our 
debtors. 

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver 
us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and 
the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. 

School and Congregation sing: 

" Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, 
That calls me from a world of care," &c. 



ht mtjealk 



A FLOEAL LESSON. 



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PEARLS RESET. 43 



THE WREATH. 



A Floral Lesson. 



Arranged for twenty-jive Young Ladies. 



Directions. — Prepare a card-board wreath of suitable 
size, with twenty-five holes inserted at regular distances 
from each other ; cover it with green paper, and trim the 
edges with evergreen. This wreath may be hung upon 
the wall, or what would be better, placed upon a cross of 
evergreen. Let each scholar who takes part be provided 
with a bouquet of flowers as nearly as possible like the 
flowers of which she speaks ; after reciting her part, she 
must insert it in one of the holes in the wreath, and so on 
until the circle is completed, and all have recited. The 
bouquets must be flat on top, and large enough to make 
the circle compact. 






44 PEARLS RESET. 

THE EXERCISE. 

All recite together: 

" Flowers are the brightest things which earth 
On her broad bosom loves to cherish ; 
Gay they appear as children's mirth, 
Like fading dreams of hope they perish. 

Then, schoolmates may the wreath we twine, 
To each a wreath of wisdom be ; 
And may the flowers we call to mind, 
Full of instruction be to thee/' 

1st. I contribute the Almond to the Wreath. 

Its lesson is Hope. 

For we are saved by hope : but hope that is 
seen, is not hope : for what a man seeth, why 
doth he yet hope for ? 

But if we hope for that we see not, then do 

we with patience wait for it. Rom. 8. 24 : 25 

There is a solid comfort here, 
; Tis hope that cheers the breast; 
Wipes from pale sorrows cheek the tear. 
And gives the spirit rest. 

2nd. I bring the White Lily It lesson is 

Purity. 

Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it 

doth not yet appear, what we shall be : but we 

know, that when he shall appear, we shall be 

like him : for we shall see him as he is. 



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And every man that hath this hope in him, 
purifieth himself, even as he is pure. 1 John 3 : 
2,3. 

Blessed are the pure in heart : for they shall 
see God. Matt, 5, 8. 

" Blessed are the pure in heart, 
For they shall see our God ; 
The secret of the Lord is their's, 
Their soul is his abode. " 

3d. I bring the Amaranth, Its lesson, Immor- 
tality. 

For I know that my Eedeemer liveth, and 
that he shall stand at the latter day upon the 
earth : 

And though after my skin worms destroy this 
body, yet in my flesh shall I see God. Job 
19: 25, 26. 

"I feel my immortality o'er sweep 

All pains, all groans, all griefs, all fears and 

peal 
Like the eternal thunders of the deep 
Into mine ears, this truth — 
Thou livest forever/ 7 

4th. I bring the Ox-eye ; Its lesson is Patience. 

Knowing this, that the trying of your faith 
worketh patience. 



46 PEARLS RESET. 

But let patience have her perfect work, that 
ye may be perfect, and entire, wanting noth- 
ing. James 1 : 3, 4. 

" Why should my will complain, 
When all God means is kind ; 
Though great my grief and pain, 
To him I'll be resigned. 
Yes, wait and hope, as me behoves, 
The Father chastens whom he loves. " 

5th. I bring as my contribution to the Wreath, 

Coreopsis. Its lesson is Cheerfulness. 

A merry heart maketh a cheerful counte- 
nance Pro. 15 : 13. 

But he that is of a merry heart hath a 
continual feast. Pro. 15 : 15. 

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. 

Pro. 17 : 22. 

" The world is bright before thee, 
Its Summer flowers are thine, 
Its calm blue sky is o'er thee, 
Thy bosom pleasures shrine; 
And thine the sunbeam given 
To nature's morning hour, 
Pure, warm, as when from heaven 
It burst on Eden's bower. 

SINGING. 

Cheerfulness. — Pure Diamonds, 38th page. 

6th. I contribute the Olive. Its lesson, Peace. 



PEARLS RESET. 47 

These things I have spoken unto you, that 

in me ye might have peace. In the world ye 

shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; 

I have overcome the world. John 16: 33. 

"Peace he brings you by his death, 
Peace he speaks with every breath. " 

7th. I bring Spring's first flower, The Cro- 
cus. Its lesson Youthful joy. 

Rejoice, young man, in thy youth ; and 
let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy 
youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, 
and in the sight of thine eyes, but know thou, 
that for all these things God will bring thee in- 
to judgment. 

Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, 
and put away evil from thy flesh : for child- 
hood and youth are vanity. Eccle. 11 : 9, 10. 

" Lovely, sprightly little flower, 
Herald of a brighter bloom, 
Bursting in a sunny hour, 
From thy Winter's tomb. 

Hues you bring, bright and tender. 
As if never to decay, 
Fleeting in their varied splendor, 
Soon alas, it fades away." 

8th. I bring the Myrtle. Its lesson is Love. 



48 PEARLS RESET. 

For brethren, ye have been called unto lib- 
erty. Only use not liberty for an occasion to 
the flesh, but by love serve one another. 

For all the Law is fulfilled in one word, 

even in this: Thou shalt love thy neighbour as 

thyself. Gal. 4: 13, 14. 

"Love and kindness we may measure, 
By this simple rule alone ; 
Do we mind our neighbors pleasure 
Just as if it were our own?" 

SINGING. 
Love one Another. — Silver Spray, 69th Page. 

9th. I contribute the Daffodil. Uncertainty 

its lesson. 

Being born again, not of corruptible seed, 
but of incorruptible, by the word of God, 
which liveth and abideth forever. 

For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory 

of man as the flower of grass. The grass 

withereth, and the flower thereof faileth away. 

1 Pet. 1: 23, 24. 

" The flower that smiles to-day, 

To-morrow dies; 

All that we wish to stay, 

Tempts and then flies. 

What is this world's delights? 

Lightning that mocks the night, 

Brief even as bright." 



PEARLS RESET. 49 

10th. I bring the White Chrysanthemum. Its 
lesson is Truth. 

Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: 
but they that deal truly are his delight. Pro. 
12: 22. 

Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, 
and instruction, and understanding. Pro. 23: 
23. 

"There is a light whose kindling rays, 
Beam with a radiance all divine; 
; Tis in thy revelation, Lord, 
The star of Truth doth brightly shine." 

11th. I bring the Flowering Reed. Its lesson, 
Confidence in Heaven. 

But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor 
ear heard, neither have entered into the heart 
of man, the things which God hath prepared 
for them that love Him. 1 Cor. 2: 9. 

"Do not droop when trouble comes, 
Though grief may burden sore ; 
Look up to God for he hath love, 
And comfort in great store. " 

12th. I contribute the Sweet Briar. Sympa- 
thy, its lesson. 

Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep 
with them that weep. Eom. 12 : 15. 



50 PEARLS RESET. 

Finally be ye all of one mind, having com- 
passion one of another, love as brethren be 
pitiful, be courteous. 1 Pet. 3, 8. 

" In sweetest accents, let us hear, 
The blessed Saviour say, 
A brother's sorrow ye should share, 
And wipe his tears away." 

13th. My contribution is the Fir. Its lesson, 
Time. 

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it 
with thy might; for there is no work, nor de- 
vice, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, 
whither thou goest. Eccle. 9 : 10. 

"In life there is no second spring, 
The past is gone, forever gone ; 
We cannot check a moment's wing, 
Pierce through futurity, or bring 
The heart its vanished tone." 

14th. I bring the Ivy. Friendship, its lesson. 

A man that hath friends must shew himself 
friendly; and there is a friend that sticketh 
closeth than a brother. Pro. 18 : 24. 

Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart; so 
doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty 
counsel. Pro. 2T : 9. 



PEARLS RESET. 51 

V How sweet, bow heavenly is the sight, 
When those that love the Lord, 
In one another's peace delight, 
And thus fulfill his word. 

When each can feel his brother's sigh, 
And with him bear a part, 
When sorrow flows from eye to eye, 
And joy from heart to heart." 
15th. My contribution is the Geranium. Its 
lesson, Tranqulity of Mind. 

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto 
you : not as the world giveth, give I unto you. 
Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be 
afraid. John 14: 21. 

"Go abroad, upon the paths of nature, and when 
all 
Its voices whisper, and its silent things 
Are breathing the deep beauty of the world, 
Kneel at its simple altar, and the God 
Who hath the living waters shall be there." 
16th. I bring the Hare-bell. Its lesson, Afflict- 
ed but Happy. 

Behold, we count them happy which endure. 
Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have 
seen the end of the Lord: that the Lord is 
very pitiful and of tender mercy. James 5: 11. 
"Thy favor, Lord is all I want ; 
Here would my spirit rest : 
0, seal the rich and boundless grant, 
And make me truly blest." 



52 PEARLS RESET. 

SINGING.— By and By. 
Pure Diamonds. — 110th, Page. 
17 th. My contribution is ' The Golden Rod. 
Encouragement, its lesson. 

Blessed are they that mourn : for they shall 
be comforted. 

Blessed are they which are persecuted for 
righteousness' sake : for theirs is the kingdom 
of heaven. 

Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you 
and persecute you, and shall say all manner of 
evil against you falsely for my sake. 

Kejoice, and be exceeding glad ; for great 
is your reward in heaven : For so persecuted 
they the Prophets which were before you. 
Matt. 5: 4, 10, 11, 12. 

"As the tears of the even, illumined at day, 
By the sweet light of heaven, seem gems on 

each spray, 
So gladness to morrow shall shine on thy brow, 
The more bright for the sorrow that darkens 

it now." 

18th. I bring Box. Steadfastness its lesson. 

Therefore brethren stand fast, and hold the 
traditions which ye have been taught, whether 
by word or our Epistle. 2 Thess. 2 : 15. 



PEAKLS RESET. 53 

The cause of thy Master with vigor defend, 
Be watchful, be zealous, and fight to the end ; 
Wherever lie leads thee, go, valiantly, go, 
And stand like the brave with thy face to the 
foe. 

19th. I bring the Snow-ball. Thoughts of 

heaven, its lesson. 

For we know, that if our earthly house of 

this Tabernacle were dissolved, we have a 

building of God, a house not made with hand, 

eternal in the heavens. 2 Cor. 5: 1. 

" Should sorrow o'er thy brow, 
Its darkened shadows fling, 
And hopes that cheer thee now, 
Die in their early spring; 
Should pleasure at its birth, 
Fade like the hues of even, 
Turn thou away from earth, 
There's rest for thee in heaven. " 

SINGING. 

After Toil Cometh Rest. 

Pure Diamonds, 114 Page. 

20th. I bring the Water Lily. Its lesson is 
Purity of Life. 

Draw nigh to God, and he wiM. draw nigh 
to you: cleanse your hands ye sinners, and 
purify your hearts ye double minded. James 
4: 8. 



54 PEARLS RESET. 

" Still to the lowly soul, 
God doth himself impart, 
And from his temple and his throne, 
Selects the pure in heart.' ' 

21st. 1 bring the Blue Violet. Modesty, its 

lesson. 

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with 
the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the 
proud. Pro. 16: 19. 

And whosoever shall exhalt himself shall be 

abased ; and he that shall humble himself shall 

be exalted. Matt. 23 : 12. 

" Full many a gem of purest ray serene, 
The dark unfathomed caves of ocean bear; 
Full many a flower is born to blush unseen, 
And waste its fragrance on the desert air." 

22nd. I bring the Verbena. Its lesson, Com- 
passion. 

Remember them that are in bonds, as bound 
with them; and them which suffer adversity, 
as being yourselves also in the body. Heb. 
13: 3. 

" In sweetest accents, let us hear, 
The blessed Saviour say, 
A brother's sorrow ye should share, 
And wipe his tears away. ;; 

23d. Mistletoe, I bring. Perseverance its les- 
son. 



PEARLS RESET. 55 

And let us not be weary in well doing : for 
in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 
Gal. 6 : 9. 

Praying always with all prayer and suppli- 
cation in the spirit, and watching thereunto 
with all perseverance, and supplication for all 
Saints.* Eph, 6 : 18. 

" Go forward — press onward, 
0, live not in vain ; 
There's wisdom, and honor, 
And glory to gain. 
The path is before you 
You've only to choose, 
You win if your active, 
If slothful, you lose. " 

24th. I bring the Buttercup. Its lesson, 
Childishness. 

When I was a child, I spake as a child, I 
understood as a child, I thought as a child : 
but when I became a man, I put away child- 
ish things. 

" How many ways the young may find, 
To be of use, if so inclined ; 
How many services perform, 
If love is earnest, constant warm." 

25th. I contribute the Yew. Its lesson is 
this: 



56 PEARLS RESET. 

Sorrow must come to all, but the Christian 
must feel that it is a Father's hand that ehas- 
teneth, and if he goes to him, He will wipe 
away his tears. 

Child of sorrow, child of sorrow, 
Murmur not beneath the rod ; 
There may be a joyful morrow 
Treasured up for thee with God. 



If thy spirit bow before Him, 
With a heartfelt, humble prayer, 
If thy fervent faith adore him, 
He will banish thy despair." 

ALL RECITE TOGETHER. 

Our wreath's completed, now our task is done; 
Each flower, its lesson had, 0, heed it well ; 
And when you think of what you here have heard, 
May heavenly wisdom, bless the lesson learned. 

SINGING. 

How Sweet are the Flowers. 

Happy Voices, Wh page. 



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PEABLS BESET. 59 



THE GOOD SHEPHEKD. 



SINGING. 



" The Lord is my Shepherd. 



Pure Diamonds, Page 88. 

Ques. Who is the Good Shepherd ? 

Ans. I am the Good Shepherd, and know 
my sheep, and am known of mine. 

As my Father knoweth me, even so know I 
the Father: and I lay down my life for the 
sheep. 



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And other sheep I have, which are not of 
this fold : them also I must bring, and they 
shall hear my voice; and there shall be one 
fold, and one shepherd. 

Therefore doth my Father love me, because 
I lay down my life, that. I might take it again. 

No man taketh it from me, but I have pow- 
er to take it again. This commandment have 
I received from my Father. John 10: 14-18. 

Ques. Who are the Sheep of his pasture ? 

Ans. The People of God. 

Verily, verily, I say xinto you, He that en- 
tereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but 
climeth up some other way, the same is a 
thief and a robber. 

But he that entereth in by the door is the 
shepherd of the sheep. 

To him the porter openeth ; aud the sheep 
hear his voice : and he calleth his sheep by 
name, and leadeth them out. 

And when he putteth forth his own sheep, 
he goeth before them, and the sheep follow 
him; for they know his voice. 



PEARLS RESET. 61 

And a stranger will they not follow, but 
will flee from him ; for they know not the 
voice of strangers. John 10 : 1-4. 

But ye believe not, because ye are not of 
my sheep, as I said unto you. 

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, 
and they follow me : 

And I give unto them eternal life ; and they 
shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck 
them out of my hand. 

My Father which gave them me, is greater 
than all ; and no man is able to pluck them 
out of my Father's hand. 

. I and my Father are one. John 10 ; 26-30. 

Then said Jesus unto them, All ye shall be 
offended because of me this night : for it is 
written, I will smite the Shepherd, and the 
sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad. 
Matt. 26: 31. 

But made his own people to go forth like 
sheep, and guided them in the wilderness like 
a flock. 



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And he led them on safely, so that they 
feared not : but the sea overwhelmed their 
enemies. Psa. 78: 52, 53. 

So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture 
will give thee thanks for ever: we will shew 
forth his praise to all generations. Psa. 19: 
13. 

For he is our God ; and we are the people 
of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. 
Psa. 95, 1. 

Know ye that the Lord he is God : it is he 
that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we 
are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 
Psa. 100: 3. 



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EECITATION. 

The Lord is my Shepherd. 
" The Lord is my Shepherd, 
How happy am I, 
How tender and watchful, 
My wants to supply. 
He daily provides me, 
With raiment and food, 
What'er he denies me 
Is meant for my good. 

The Lord is my Shepherd, 
Then I must obey 
His gracious commandments 
And walk in his way. 
His fear he will teach me, 
My heart he'll renew, 
And though I am sinful, 
My sins he'll subdue. 

The Lord is my Shepherd, 
How happy am I, 
I am blest while I live, 
And blest when I die. 
In death's gloomy valley 
No evil I dread, 
' For I will be with thee,* 
The Shepherd has said." 

INFANT CLASS. 

Ques. Who are the Lambs of the Flock ? 
Ans. by the Teacher. Little Children. 
In this Infant Class Exercise, the Teacher is to ask 



64 PEARLS RESET. 

the question and the members of the Class give the 
answer. 

Teacher. He shall feed his flock like a 
shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his 
arm, and carry them in his bosom. Isa. 40. 
11. 

Ques. To whom does this refer? 

Ans. To the Good Shepherd. 

Ques. Who is the Good Shepherd? 

Ans. Our Saviour, Jesus Christ. 

Ques. How do you know he is ? 

Ans Because he says in his holy word, I 
am the Good Shepherd. 

Ques. What will he do for his flock ? 

Ans. He will give his life for them. 

Ques. Who are the Lambs of the Flock ? 

Ans. Little children. 

SINGING. 

By Class. I am Jesus' Little Lamb. 

Golden Censer. Page 43. 

Ques. What was the Good Shepherd's 

charge to his disciples? 

Ans. " Feed my Lambs." 

Repeat together. 

" Feed my Lambs," 'twas Jesus said it 
Feed my Lambs, it was his charge, 



PEARLS RESET. 65 



That you heed it and obey it, 
Let it in your lives appear." 

A little boy. 

"We're the Lambs of the Flock, 
And no danger we fear, 
When the voice and the call 
Of our Shepherd we hear. 

A little girl. 

We are tiny and weak, 
But our Shepherd is strong, 
From the wolves he defendeth 
'Us, all the day~ long. 

A little boy. 

The pastures are green, 
And the flowers bloom around, 
By the side of still waters 
He makes us lie down. 

A little girl. 

0, that all the dear lambs 
Had a heart to reply 
When the Good Shepherd 
Calls from his mansion on high." 



SINGING. 
Saviour, like a Shepherd lead us. 
Golden Chain, Page 94. 
Ques. What are the characteristics of a 
good shepherd? 



66 PEARLS RESET. 

Ans. He is responsible for each one of his 
flocks. 

That which was torn of beasts I brought not 
unto thee : I bare the loss of it : of my hand 
didst thou require it, whether stolen by day or 
stolen by night. Gen. 31: 39. 

And if it be stolen from him, he shall make 
restitution unto the owner thereof. 

If it be torn in pieces, then let him bring it 
for witness, and he shall not make good that 
which was torn. Ex. 22 : 12, 13. 

He has need of courage and endurance. 

And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept 
his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and 
a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock : 

And I went out after him, and smote him, 
and delivered it out of his mouth ; and 
when he arose against me, I caught him by 
his beard, and smote him, and slew him. 

Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear ; 
and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as 
one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies 
of the living God. 1 Sam. 17: 34,-36. 

He must exercise a tender care of them. 

And he said unto him, my lord knoweth 



PEARLS RESET. 67 

that the children are tender, and the -flocks 
and herds with young are with me ; and if 
men should overdrive them one day, all the 
flock will die. Gen. 33: 13. 

When strayed away he must find the wan- 
dering one. 

What man of you, having a hundred sheep 
if he lose one of them, doth not leave the 
ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after 
that which is lost, until he find it ? Luke, 15: 
4. 



Ques. Has our Good Shepherd these charac- 
teristics ? 

Ans. He has ; for we read his tender care 
is always over us, and he is ever watching 
and caring for our welfare. 

Therefore I say unto you, take no thought 
for your life what ye shall eat, or what ye 
shall drink , nor yet for your body, what ye 
shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, 
and the body than raiment ? 

Behold the fowls of the air ; for they sow 
not, neither do they reap, nor gather unto barns ; 



68 PEARLS RESET. 

yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are 
ye not much better than they? 

Which of you by taking thought can * add 
one cubit unto his stature ? 

And why take ye thought for raiment ? Con- 
sider the lilies of the field, how they grow ; 
they toil not, neither do they spin : 

And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon 
in all his glory was not arrayed like one of 
these. 

Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the 
field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast 
into the oven, shall he not much more clothe 
you, ye of little faith ? 

Therefore take no thought, saying, What 
shall we eat, what shall we drink or where- 
withal shall we be clothed. Matt. 6: 25, 32. 

Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing ? 
and one of them shall not fall on the ground 
without your Father. 

But the very hairs of your head are all num- 
bered. 

Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value 
than many sparrows. Matt.10: 29, — 31. 



PEARLS RESET. by 

Ques. How does the good Shepherd care 
for his flock ? 

Ans. He loves them. 

The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, 
saying, Yes, I have loved thee with an ever- 
lasting love: with loving kindness have I drawn 
thee. Jer. 31: 3: 

He purchases them with his blood 

If I am the good shepherd: the good shep- 
herd giveth his life for the sheep. John 10: 11. 

He seeks them out and gathers them into 
his fold. 

For thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I, even 
I, will both search my sheep, and seek them 
out. 

As a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the 
day, that he is among his sheep that are scat- 
tered; so will I seek out my sheep, and will 
deliver them out of all places where they have 
been scattered in the cloudy and dark day. 

And I will bring them out from the peo- 
ple, and gather them from the countries, 
and will bring them to their own land, 
and feed them upon the mountains of Israel 



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by the rivers, and in all the inhabited places of 
the country. Ezek. 34. 11, — 13. 

He feeds them in green pastures. 

I will feed them in a good pasture, and up- 
on the high mountains of Israel shall their fold 
be ; there shall they lie in a good fold, and in 
a fat pasture shall they feed upon the moun- 
tains of Israel. 

I will feed my flock, and I will cause them 

to lie down, saith the Lord God. Ezek. 34: 14, 
15. 

He heals their diseases. 

I will seek that which was lost, and bring 
again that which was driven away, and will 
bind up that which was broken, and will 
strengthen that which was sick: but I will 
destroy the fat and the strong; I will feed 
them with judgment. Ezek. 34: 16. 

He protects them from their enemies. 

Hear the word of the Lord, ye nations, 
and declare it in the isles afar off, and say, 
He that scattered Israel will gather him, and 
keep him, as a shepherd doth his flock. Jer. 
31: 10. 

He gives his life for them. 

But he was wounded for our transgressions, 



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he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastise- 
ment of our peace was upon him ; and with 
his strips we are healed. 

And we like sheep have gone astray ; we 
have turned every one to his own way ; and 
the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us 
all. Isa. 53: 5, 6. 

RECITATION. 

THE LORD MY PASTURE SHALL PREPARE. 

" The Lord my pasture shall prepare 
And feed me with a shepherd's care, 
His presence shall my wants supply, 
And guard me with a watchful eye 
My noon-day walks shall he attend 
And all my midnight hours defend. 

When in the sultry glebe I faint, 
Or on the thirsty mountains pant, 
To fertile vales and dewy meads, 
My weary, wandering steps he leads. 
Where peaceful rivers, soft and slow, 
Amid the verdant landscape flow 

Though in the paths of death I tread, 

When gloomy horrors overspread, 

My steadfast heart shall fear no ill 

For Thou, 0, Lord, art with me still. 

Thy friendly rod shall give me aid 

And guide me through the dreadful shade." 



Singing. — ''lead us, o, shepherd, true. 
Pure Diamonds. Page 18. 



72 PEARLS RESET. 

Ques. In what way will the Good Shepherd 
lead his flock? 

Arts. The Lord is my shepherd ; I shall not 
want. 

He maketh me to lie down in green pas- 
tures ; he leadeth me beside the still waters. 

He restoreth my soul ; he leadeth me in the 
paths of righteousness for his name sake. 

Yea, though I walk through the valley of 
the shadow of death, I will fear no evil ; for 
thou art with me ; thy rod and thy staff they 
comfort me. 

Thou preparest a table before me in the 
presence of mine enemies ; thou anointest my 
head with oil ; my cup runneth over. 

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me 
all the days of my life ; and I shall dwell in 
the house of the Lord forever. Psa. 23. 

Ques. By what parable is our Shepherd's 
care of the sheep illustrated ? 

Arts. Then drew near unto him all the Pub- 
licans and sinners for to hear him. 

And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, 
saying, This man receiveih sinners, and eat- 
eth with them. 



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And he spake this parable unto them, say- 
ing, 

What man of you having a hundred sheep, 
it he lose one of them, doth not leave the 
ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go af- 
ter that which is lost, until he find it ? 

And when he hath found it, he layeth it on 
his shoulders, rejoicing. 

And when he cometh home t he calleth to- 
gether his friends and neighbors, saying, un- 
to them, Eejoice with me; for I have found 
my sheep which was lost, 

I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in 
heaver over one sinner that repenteth, more 
than over ninety and nine just persons which 
need no repentance. Luke 15. 1, 7. 



Ques. What Psalm illustrates the safety of 
the flock when guarded by a good shepherd ? 

Arts. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, 
from whence cometh my help. 

My help cometh from the Lord, which made 
heaven and earth. 

He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he 
that keepeth thee will not slumber. 



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Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither 
slumber nor sleep. 

The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy 
shade upon thy right hand. 

The sun shall not smite thee by day nor the 
moon by night. 

The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil : 
he shall preserve thy soul. 

The Lord shall preserve thy going out and 
thy coming in from this time forth, and even 
for evermore. Psa. 121. 



KECITATION. 

Christ, the Shepherd of his Flock. 

"Shepherd of thy little flock, 
Lead us to the shadowing rock; 
Where the richest pasture grow; 
Where the living waters flow. 

By that pure and silent stream, 
Sheltered from the scorching beam, 
Shepherd, Saviour, Guardian, Guide, 
Keep me ever near thy side.'* 



SINGING. 

The Sheepfold. 

Happy Voices, Page 114. 



PEARLS RESET. *T5 

Ques. By what names is our Shepherd 
known ? 

Ans. He is called a Shepherd in Zeck. 13: T. 

Awake, 0, sword, against my Shepherd, and 
against the man that is my fellow, saith the 
Lord of hosts : smite the Shepherd, and the 
sheep shall be scattered : and I will turn mine 
hand upon the little ones. 

He is called a good Shepherd in John 10 : 14. 

I am the good Shepherd, and know my 
sheep, and am known of mine. 

He is called Shepherd of Israel in Psa. 80 : 
1. 

Give ear, Shepherd of Israel, thou that 
leadeth Joseph like a flock ; thou that dwell- 
est between the cherubim, shine forth. 

He is called that Great Shepherd in Heb. 
13: 20. 

Now the God of peace that brought again 
from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great 
great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood 
of the everlasting covenant. 

He is called Shepherd and Bishop of souls 
in 1 Pet. 2: 25. 

For we were as sheep going astray ; but are 



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now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop 
of your souls. 

He is called Chief Shepherd in 1 Pet. 5 : 4. 

And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, 
ye shall receive a crown of glory that fad- 
eth not away. 



Ques. What was our Saviour's last charge 
to Peter just before his ascension? 

Arts. So when they had dined, Jesus saith 
to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas t lovest 
thou me more than these ? He saith unto him, 
Yea, Lord ; thou knowest that I love thee. He 
sait>h unto him, Peed my lambs. 

He saith to him again the second time, Simon, 
son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, 
Yea, Lord ; thou knowest that I love thee. 
He saith unto him, Peed my sheep. 

He saith unto him the third time, Simon, 
son of Jonas, lovest thou me ? Peter was 
grieved because he said unto him the third 
time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, 
Lord, thou knowest all things ; thou knowest 
that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed 
my sheep. 



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Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou 
wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walk- 
edst whither thou wouldest: but when thou 
shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands 
and another shall gird thee, and carry thee 
whither -thou wouldest not. John 21: 15, — 18. 

" Feed my lambs, feed my lambs, 
As thro' the world they walk, 
O'er hill and plain. 
Feed my lambs, feed my lambs 
And guide their steps 
Where love and quiet reigns. 

Feed my lambs, feed my lambs, 

Ye shall be blest, 

As thro' this life you go, 

Feed my lambs, feed my lambs, 

And you with them, 

Shall endless pleasure know." 



Ques. In what capacity will the Great 
Shepherd appear at the Judgment day? 

Ans. When the Son of man shall come in 
his glory, and all the holy angels with him, 
then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory : 

And before him shall be gathered all na- 
tions : and he shall separate them one from 



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another, as the shepherd divideth his sheep 
from the goats. 

And he shall set the sheep on his right 
hand, but the goats on the left. 

Then shall the King say unto them on his 
right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, 
inherit the kingdom prepared for you from 
the foundation of the world : 

For I was ahungered, and ye gave me 
meat : I was thirsty and ye gave me drink : I 
was a stranger, and ye took me in: 

Naked, and ye clothed me : I was sick and 
ye visited me : I was in prison, and ye came 
unto me. 

Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, 
Lord, when saw we thee ahungered, and fed 
thee? or thirsty and gave thee drink? 

When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee 
in? or naked, and clothed thee? 

Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, 
and came unto thee ? 

And the King shall answer and say unto 
them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye 
have done it unto one of the least of these 
my brethren, ye have done it unto me. 



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1 Then shall he say also unto them on the left 
hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into ever- 
lasting fire, prepared for the devil and his 
angels : 

For I was ahungered, and ye gave me no 
meat : I was thirsty and ye gave me no drink : 

I was a stranger, and ye took me not in : 
naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in 
prison, and ye visited me not. 

Then shall they also answer him, saying, 
Lord, when saw we thee ahungered, or athirst, 
or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, 
and did not minister unto thee ? 

Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily 
I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to 
one of the least of these, ye did it not to 
me. 

And these shall go away into everlasting 
punishment, but the righteous into life eternal. 
Matt. 25: 31-46. 



Ques. Into what fold will the Good Shep- 
herd lead his flock ? 

What are these which are arrayed in white 
robes ? and whence came they ? 



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And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. 
And he said to me, These are they which 
came out of great tribulation, and have washed 
their robes, and made them white in the 
blood of the Lamb. 

Therefore are they before the throne of 
God, and serve him day and night in his tem- 
ple : and he that sitteth on the throne shall 
dwell among them. 

They shall hunger no more, neither thirst 
any more ; neither shall the sun light on 
them, or any heat. 

For the Lamb which is in the midst of 
the throne shall feed them, and shall lead 
them unto living fountains of waters : and God 
shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. 
Kev. ?: 13-17.* 

And I beheld, and I heard the voice of 
many angels round about the throne, and the 
beasts, and the elders: and the number of 
them was ten thousand times ten thousand, 
and thousands of thousands ; 

Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the 
Lamb that was slain to receive power, and 



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riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, 
and glory, and blessing. 

And every creature which is in heaven, and 
on the earth, and under the earth, and such 
as are in the sea, and all that are in them, 
heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and 
glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth 
upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever 
and ever. Rev. 5: 11-13. 

And God shall wipe away all tears from 
their eyes; and there shall be no more death, 
neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there 
be any more pain: for the former things are 
passed away. Rev. 21 : 4. 



ALL RISE AND SING. 

Safe, Safe at Home. 
Golden Chain. Page 46. 



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THE FAMILY OF BETHANY. 



Note. In this Exercise the questions are to be asked 
by the Superintendent, and the answers and recitations 
of poetry to be given by different members of the 
School. With appropriate singing (the selections may 
be made from the singing book most convenient to use) this 
Exercise will be found both instructive and interesting. 

THE EXERCISE. 

First Ques. Where is Bethany ? 

Ans. On the eastern slope of Mount Olivet, 
about two miles from Jerusalem on the road 
to Jericho. Bethany was visited in 1823 by 
Messrs. Fiske and King, American mission- 
aries, and is described by them as being a 
small Mussleman village, on the declivity of a 
hill, and all around rocky and uneven. 

Second Ques. What is the meaning of the 
word Bethany? 

Ans. The Place of Psalms. 

Third Ques. Of what did the Family of 
Bethany consist ? 



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Arts. Of Martha, Mary and Lazarus. 

Fourth Ques. What was their condition in 
life? 

Arts. They were wealthy we should natu- 
rally infer from several facts mentioned by the 
Evangelist. 

Fifth Ques. What is proof that they were 
conspicuous and respectable ? 

Ans. The large numbers of Jews assembled 
at the death of Lazarus, to sympathize with 
the sisters. 

Sixth Ques. By whom were the Family at 
Bethany frequently visited? 

Ans. By Jesus. 

Seventh Ques. How did our Saviour feel to- 
ward them ? 

Ans. Now Jesus loved Martha, and her 
sister, and Lazarus. John 11: 5. 
KECITATION. 
by a young lady. 

Bethany. 

I've pictured Bethany 
The happy household there, — 
Mary with gentle, beaming eye, 
Martha with thoughtful care. 



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And I have loved to trace 
The Lord at eventide ; 
I've loved to visit every place 
That village road beside. 

For thither he would turn 

In search of quiet rest ; 

How would their hearts together burn, 

To welcome such a guest. 

What words of love, 

Pass from his lips, his eye, 

Like beams of light in heaven above, 

That gladden all the sky. 

And then the simplest meal, 
Blest by his gracious voice ; 
The joys of friendship he could feel, 
He made their hearts rejoice. 

On couches they recline, 
See Mary next the Lord ; 
Eager to catch his thoughts divine 
Fresh wisdom in each word. 

0, that I might have been, 
One of the favored few ; 
By Jesus loved and daily seen 
Known as his follower true. 

SINGING. 

Eighth Ques. As our Saviour and his disci- 



88 PEARLS RESET. 

pies went on their way, after having chosen 
the seventy, where did he go ? 

Ans. To Bethany. 

Ninth Ques. By whom was he received ? 

Ans. Now it came to pass as he went, 
that he entered into a certain village ; and a 
woman named Martha received him into her 
house. Luke 10 : 38. 

Tenth Ques. What may we infer from this ? 

Ans. That Martha was the eldest of the 
sisters, and therefore was the mistress of the 
house. 

Eleventh Ques. What place did Mary occu- 
py? 

Ans. And she had a sister called Mary, 

which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his 
word. Luke 10: 39. 

Twelfth Ques. Of whom was this the place ? 

Ans. Of disciples or learners. They sat at 
the feet of their teachers; that is beneath 
them in a humble way. 

Thirteenth Ques. What do we mean when 
we say "Mary sat at the feet of Jesus ?" 

4-ns, We mean that she was a disciple of 



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His, that she listened attentively to his in- 
structions, and was anxious to learn his doc- 
trine. 

Fourteenth Ques. With what was Martha 
cumbered ? 

Arts. But Martha was cumbered with much 
serving. Luke 10 : 40. 

Fifteenth Ques. What did she say to 
Jesus ? 

Ans. And she came to him, and said, Lord 
dost thou not care that my sister hath left me 
to serve alone? Bid her therefore that she 
help me. Luke 10: 40. 

Sixteenth Ques. How had Martha been en- 
gaged ? 

Ans. In preparing a suitable entertainment 
for our Saviour. As mistress of the house this 
care properly devolved upon her. 

Seventeenth Ques. What is the only fault 
that can be charged upon her? 

Ans. She had too earnest a desire to make 
such a feast, when she might have sat with 
Mary at his feet; and she had too much haste 
and fretfulness in speaking to Mary and 
Jesus. 



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Eighteenth Ques. What did Martha's reproof 
of our Lord imply? 

Ans. It implied that he encouraged Mary 
in neglecting her household duty; or that, per- 
haps, Martha supposed that Mary was sitting 
there to show him the proper expression 
of courtesy and kindness, and that Mary 
would not think it proper to leave him with- 
out his direction and permission. 

Nineteenth Ques. What did she therefore 
do? 

Ans. She therefore hinted to Jesus her busy 
employments ; her need of her sister's aid ; 
and requested that Jesus would signify his 
wish that Mary should assist her. 

Twentieth Ques. How did our Lord answer 
her? 

Ans. And Jesus answered and said unto 
her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and 
troubled about many things. But one thing is« 
needful ; and Mary hath chosen that good 
part, which shall not be taken from her. Luke 
10 : 41, 42. 

Twenty-First Ques. For what was this an- 
swer probably designed? 



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Arts. As a slight reproof, or a tender hint, 
that she was too anxious about those temporal 
things, and that she should with Mary, rather 
choose to hear the discourses of heavenly wis- 
dom. 

BECITATION. 

The Better Fart. 

Mary sat at the feet of Jesus, 
Lowly, meek — with an humble heart, 
Heeding naught but his holy teaching 
She had chosen the better part. 

Mary's part was the better part, 
Sitting at the feet of Jesus ; 
There with an humble, a broken heart, 
I would choose the better part. 

Cares had long with their weight oppressed her, 
Tears that oft to her eyes would start ; # 

All were lost in a beam of comfort, 
She had chosen the better part. 

Like a stream in a lonely desert, 
Cool and sweet to the yearning heart, 
Came the words of her blessed Saviour ; 
" She hath chosen the better part." 

Jesus, now at thy footstool kneeling, 
Grant thine aid to my longing heart, 
That I may be with the blest in glory, 
I have chosen the better part. 



92 PEARLS RESET. 

Twenty-second Ques. What important lesson 
may we learn from Jesus reproof of Martha? 

Ans., First. That the cares of this life are 
dangerous when they interfere with the wel- 
fare of the soul 

Second. That there are times when it is 
proper to suspend worldly employments, and* 
attend to the affairs of the soul. 

Twenty -Third Ques. By what Parable is 
this illustrated ? 

Ans. The Great Supper. 

Third. If attention to religion be omitted 
at the proper time, it will always be omitted. 

Fourth. That piety is the chief thing need- 
ed ; other things are of secondary importance 
this should be secured first, and all other 
things will be added. 

For bodily exercise profiteth little ; but god- 
liness is profitable unto all things, having 
promise of the life is, and of that which is to 
come. 1 Tim. 4: 8. 

RINGING. 

Twenty-Fourth Ques. Whom we do read 
was sick, in John 11 : 1. 



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Ans. Now a certain man was sick named 
Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary, and 
her sister Martha. John 11 : 1. 

Twenty-fifth Ques. What word did the sis- 
ters send to Jesus? 

Arts. Therefore the sisters sent unto him, 
saying, Lord, behold he whom thou lovest is 
sick. John 11: 3. 

Twenty-Sixth Ques. Why do you suppose 
they sent for our Saviour? 

Ans. Because they believed He had power 
to heal him, although they did not seem to 
suppose He could raise him from the dead. 

Twenty-Seventh Ques. Whose aid and pres- 
ence do we all need in case of sickness ? 

Ans. Jesus, for He only can restore us, He 
only can perform for us the office of friend 
when all others forsake us. 

Twenty-eighth Ques. What answer did Jesus 
send back to them ? 

Ans. When Jesus heard that, He said : 
" This sickness is not unto death, but for the 
glory of God, that the Son of God might be 
glorified thereby. 



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Twenty-ninth Ques. What did He mean by- 
saying: "This sickness is not unto death ? " 

Ans. He did not intend to deny that he 
would die ; but that he would raise him up to 
show forth the power of God. 

Thirtieth Ques. Would the raising of Laza- 
rus do it ? 

Ans. Few things could do it more than the 
raising of Lazarus to life, evincing at once the 
lovely and tender character of Christ as a 
man and friend, and His power and equal with 
God. 

Thirty-first Ques. Did He go immediately 
to Bethany? 

Ans. When He heard therefore that He was 
sick, He abode two days still in the same 
place where He was. John 11 : 6. 

Thirty-Second Ques. Where was He ? 

Ans. At Bethabara. 

Thirty-third Ques. — How far is Bethabara 
from Bethany. 

Ans. About thirty miles. 

Thirty-fourth Ques. What did He after- 
wards say? 

Ans. Then after that saith He to his disci- 



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pies: Let us go into Judea again. John 11 : 

X. 

Thirty-Jifth Ques. What did the disciples 

say to Him : 

Master the Jews of late sought to stone 
Thee ; and goest Thou thither again. John 
11: 8. 

Thirty-sixth Ques. When had this threat- 
ened stoning taken place ? 

Arts. About four months before at Jerusa- 
lem. 

Thirty-seventh Ques. Upon what occasion ? 

Arts. At the Feast of the Dedication, Jesus 
in Solomon's porch declared : I and my Father 
are one ; upon which the Jews began to stone 
Him. 

Thirty-eighth Ques. What answer did Jesus 
give his disciples when they endeavored to 
persuade Him to remain where He was? 

Arts. Jesus answered : Are there not 
twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in 
the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth 
the light of the world. John 11 : 9, 

Thirty-ninth Ques. What did our Saviour 
probably mean by this? 



96 PEARLS RESET. 

Arts. He evidently intended to say that 
there was an allotted time for Him to do His 
Father's will. God would defend him in this ; 
until the appointed time of His death, he 
had nothing to fear in Judea from the Jews. 

Fortieth Ques. What happens if a man walk 
in darkness ? 

Ans. But if a man walk in the night, he 
stumbleth because there is no light in Him. 

Forty-first Ques. To what class of persons 
does this apply ? 

Ans. To the unconverted. 

Forty-second Ques. What did Jesus say? 

Ans. These things said He; and after that 
He saith unto them; Our friend Lazarus sleep- 
eth. John 11 : 11. 

Forty-third Ques. — What did He mean by 
Lazarus sleeping? 

Ans. That he was dead. 

Forty-fourth Ques. Are there any passages 
of Scripture where death is spoken of as a 
sleep ? 

Ans. For this cause many are weak and 
sickly among you, and many sleep. 1 Cor. 
11: 30. 



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For if we believe that Jesus died and rose 
again, even so also which sleep in Jesus, will 
God bring with him. 1 Thess. 4 : 14. 

He said unto them, Give place : for the maid 
is not dead but sleepeth. Matt. 9 : 24. 

Forty-fifth Ques. For what purpose was our 
Saviour going to Bethany? 

Arts. But I go that I may wake him out of 
sleep. John 11 : 11. 

Forty-sixth Ques. What did His disciples 
reply ? 

Ans. Then said His disciples, Lord if he 
sleep he will do well. John 11: 12. 

Forty-seventh Ques. What did they mean by 
his doing well? 

Ans. Sleep was regarded by the Jews as a 
favorable symptom in sickness. , Hence it was 
said among them ; Sleep in sickness is a sign 
of recovery, because it shows that the violence 
of the disease has abated. This seems to have 
been the meaning of the disciples. They in- 
timated that if he had this symptom, there 
was no need of his going into Judea to re- 
store him. 



98 PEARLS RESET. 

Forty-eighth Ques. What did Jesus mean by 
sleep ? 

Arts. Howbeit Jesus spake of his death. 
Forty-ninth Ques. Of what did they think 

that He spake ? 

Ans. But they thought that lie had spoken 
of taking of rest in sleep. 

Fiftieth Ques. What did Jesus tell them 
plainly ? 

Ans. Then said Jesus unto them plainly : 
Lazarus is dead. John 11 : 14. 

Fifty-first Ques. What did He further say? 
Ans. And I am glad for your sakes that I 

was not there, to the intent ye may believe ; 
nevertheless let us go unto him. John 11 : 
15. 

Fifty-second Ques. What did Thomas pro- 
pose unto his fellow disciples ? 

Ans. Then said Thomas which is called 
Didymus unto his fellow disciples. Let us al- 
so go that we may die with him. John 11: 
16: 

Fifty-third Ques. How had Thomas misun- 
derstood the words of our Saviour? 



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Ans. He doubtless thought that He referred 
to himself, and desired not to forsake him by 
proposing to go with him, and if need be die 

with him. 

Fifty-fourth Ques. What did this show. 

Ans. Great attachment to Him. 

Fifty-fifth Ques. When was this attachment 
afterward tested? 

Ans. When Jesus after his resurrection ap- 
peared to his disciples. 

SINGING. 

Fifty-sixth Ques. When Jesus came to Beth- 
any what did he find? 

Ans. Then when Jesus came, he found he 
had lain in the grave four days already. 

Fifty-seventh Ques. Who were with the sis- 
ters ? 

Ans. And many of the Jews came to Martha 
and Mary, to comfort them concerning their 
brother. 

Fifty-eighth Ques. Was it customary to make 
these visits of consolation ? 

Ans. It was, and they generally lasted sev- 
eral days. 



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Fifty-ninth Ques. What did the sisters do 
when they heard that Jesus had come ? 

Ans. Then Martha, as soon as she heard 
that Jesus was coming, went and met him: 
but Mary sat still in the house. John 11: 20. 

Sixtieth Ques. Why did Martha go to meet 
him in preference to Mary ? 

Ans. Because as the eldest the management 
of the family was entrusted to her, and that 
probably the information of his coming was 
brought first to her ; without informing her 
sister she went out immediately to meet him. 
The common position of grief among the Jews 
was sitting; often this grief was so excessive 
as to fix the person in astonishment, and ren- 
der him unconscious to surrounding objects; it 
is possible that the evangelist meant to inti- 
mate Mary's grief when he said : And Mary 
sat still in the house. 

Sixty-first Ques. What did Martha say to 
Jesus ? 

Ans. Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, 
if thou hadst been here, my brother had not 
died. 



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But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou 
wilt ask of God, God will give it thee. John 
11 : 21; 22. 

Sixty-second Ques. What was Jesus reply ? 

Ans. Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother 
shall rise again. John 11, 23. 

Sixty-third Ques. What did Jesus saying: 
Thy brother shall rise again refer? 

Ans. To the act he He was about to per- 
form of raising Lazarus to life. 

Sixty-fourth Ques. How did Martha under- 
stand it ? 

Ans. Martha saith unto him, I know that 
he shall rise again at the resurrection at the 
last day. John 11, 24. 

Sixty-fifth Ques. How did Jesus interpret it 
to her ? 

Ans. Jesus said unto her, I am the resur- 
rection, and the life : he that belie veth in me, 
though he were dead, yet shall he live : 

And whosoever liveth and believeth in me, 
shall never die. Believest thou this ? John 
11: 25, 26. 

Sixty-sixth Ques. How is Jesus Christ the 
resurrection and the life ? 



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Arts. He is the resurrection and the life in- 
asmuch as he is the author or cause of the 
resurrection ; for everything is dependant on 
his power and will. His saying : I ana the 
resurrection is the most expressive way of 
saying that the whole doctrine of the resurrec- 
tion came from him. Though we may die a 
temporal death, yet we shall hereafter live 
through Christ. 

Sixty-seventh Ques. What was Martha's re- 
ply to Believest thou this? 

Ans. She saith unto him, Yea, Lord : I be- 
lieve thou art the Christ, the Son of God, 
which should come into the world. John 11 : 
21. 

Sixty-eighth Ques. What did her reply show ? 

Ans. Her full confidence in Him as the 
Messiah. 

SINGING. 

Sixty-ninth Ques. When Martha had avowed 
her full belief in Christ what did she do ? 

Ans. And when she had so said, she went 
her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, 



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saying, The Master is come, and calleth for 
thee. John 11, 28. 

Seventieth Ques. Why did she call Mary 
secretly ? 

Arts. To avoid confusion ; for if the Jews 
knew Jesus was coming they would have made 
opposition. 

Seventy-first Ques. How did Mary respond 
to the summons. 

Ans. As soon as she heard that, she arose 
quickly, and came unto him. John 11, 29. 

Seventy-second Ques. Who accompanied her ? 

Aiis. The Jews then which were with her 
in the house, and comforted her, when they 
saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went 
out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the 
grave to weep there. John 11 : 30. 

Seventy-third Ques. How were the first days 
of mourning observed among the Jews ? 

Ans. With great solemnity and many cere- 
monies. 

Seventy -fourth Ques. How was Jesus re- 
ceived by Mary ? 

Ans. Then when Mary was come where 

Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his 



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feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been 
here, my brother had not died, John 11 : 32. 

Seventy-fifth Ques. How did Jesus receive 
her? 

Arts. When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, 
and the Jews also weeping which came with 
her, he groaned .in the spirit, and was trou- 
bled, 

And said, Where have ye laid him? They 
said unto him, Lord, come and see. 

Jesus wept. John 11: 33, 34, 35. 

Seventy-sixth Ques. How did the Jews com- 
ment upon Jesus weeping? 

Ans. Then said the Jews, Behold how he 
loved him ! 

And some of them said, Could not this man 
which opened the eyes of the blind, have 
caused that even this man should not have 
died? John 11: 36, 3?. 

Seventy-seventh Ques. Where did they take 

him? 

Ans. Jesus therefore again groaning in 
himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, 
and a stone lay upon it. John 11 : 38. 

Seventy-eighth Ques. What did Jesus com- 
mand ? 



PEARLS RESET 105 

Ans. Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. 
Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith 
unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh : for 
he hath been dead four days. John 11 : 39. 

Seventy-ninth Ques. What does Martha's 
saying: "he hath been dead four days," 
show? 

Arts, That there could be no deception in 
this case of Lazarus' death. 

Eightieth Ques. How did Jesus answer her? 

Ans. Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto 
thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou 
shouldest see the glory of God. John 11, 40. 

Eighty-first Ques. What did he mean by 
this? 

Ans. That there would be a manifestation 
of the glory of God in the raising to life of 
Lazarus which she would be permitted with all 
others to behold. 

Eighty-second Ques. After taking away the 
stone what did Jesus pray ? 

Ans. Then they took away the stone from 
the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus 
lifted up his eyes, and said, Father I thank 
thee that thou hast heard me. 



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And I knew that thou hearest me always : 
but because of the people which stand by I 
said it, that they may believe that thou hast 
sent me. John 11 : 41, 42. 

Eighty-third Ques. What took place ? 

And when he thus had spoken, he cried 
with a loud voice, Lazarus come forth. 

And he that was dead, came forth, bound 
hand and foot with graveclothes ; and his face 
was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith 
unto him loose him and let him go. John 11: 
43, 44. 

Eighty-fourth Ques. What effect did the 
raising of Lazarus have upon the assembled 
multitude ? 

Ans. Then many of the Jews which came 
to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus 
did, believed on him. John 11 : 45. 

Eighty-fifth Ques. What does this narrative 
of the raising of Lazarus display. 

Ans. Jesus Christ as a tender and compas- 
sionate friend, weeping for and with those 
whom he loved, and at the same time, as the 
Prince of Life, beginning his triumph over 
death and the grave. Happy are they who in 



PEARLS RESET. 10 7 

view of their own death, or that of their 
friends can know that they are safe in Him 
who said : "I am the resurrection and the life," 
and " because I live, ye shall live also. 

Eighty-sixth Ques. What is the last mention 
made by the Evangelist of "The Fajnily of 
Bethany?" 

Ans. At a supper at Simon's house six 
days after the resurrection of Lazarus. 

Then Jesus six days before the passover 
came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which 
had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. 

There they made him a supper ; and Martha 
served : but Lazarus was one of them that sat 
at the table with him. John 12: 12. 

Eighty-seventh Ques. What was Mary's of- 
fering to her Lord ? 

Ans. Then took Mary a pound of ointment 
of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the 
feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her 
hair : and the house was filled with the odour 
of the ointment. John 12 : 3. 

Eighty-eighth Ques. In conclusion what im- 
portant lesson may we learn from the story of 
" The Family of Bethany ? " 



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Ans. That Jesus Christ, though King of 
Kings, and Lord of Lords, is as gentle and 
loving as a child ; that He is a perfect, sym- 
pathizing, never failing, and almighty friend ; 
that He is the conqueror over death, and 
finally as a family friend is worth more than 
all the wealth of the world. 



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THE COLUMN OF GRACES. 



LOVE. 





GODLINESS. 






GOODNESS. 






FAITH. 






GENTLENESS 






MEEKNESS. 






HOPE. 






LONG 
SUFFERING. 






PEACE. 






JOY. 




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Note. Prepare blocks lettered with the names of the 
various Christian Graces, each about six or eight inches 
in height ; make them so they will fit one another ; they 
can be made square, round, or fluted like a pillar, in 
shape. The foundation block — Christ — should be larger 
than the others, and the top one — Love — must have an 
ornamental edge to give finish to the column. The blocks 
may be painted white, or imitation of granite. 



112 PEARLS BESET. 

THE EXERCISE. 

Singing. — "By their Fruits ye shall know 
them/' 
The Prize. — 156 Page. 

First Scholar. (Laying Block ; Christ.) 

According to the grace of God which is 
given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I 
have laid the foundation, and another buildeth 
thereon. But let every man take heed how 
he buildeth thereupon. 

For other foundation can no man lay than 
that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 

Now if any man build upon this foundation 
gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stub- 
ble ; 

Every man's work shall be made manifest: 

for the day shall declare it, because it shall 

be revealed by fire ; and the fire shall try 

every man's work of what sort it is. 1. Cor. 

3: 10,-13. 

" Behold the sure foundation stone, 
Which God in Zion lays, 
To build our heavenly hopes upon 
And his eternal praise." 



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Second Scholar. (Laying block, Joy.) 

Obey them that have the rule over you, and 

submit yourselves ; for they watch for your 

souls, as they that must give account, that 

they may do it with joy, and not with grief; 

for that is unprofitable for you. Heb. 13: 11 . 

But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers 

of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory 

shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with 

exceeding joy. 1 Pet. 4: 13. 

" From thee, 0, God, our joys shall rise, 
And run eternal rounds, 
Beyond the limits of the skies, 
And all created bounds." 

Third Scholar. (Laying block, Peace.) 

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give 
unto you : not as the world giveth, give I 
unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, 
neither let it be afraid. John 14: 2T. 

Therefore being justified by faith, we have 
peace with God through our Lord Jesus 
Christ. Kom. 5: 1. 

Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be 
of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; 
and the God of love and peace shall be with 
you. 2 Cor. 13: 11. 



114 PEARLS RESET. 

" Peace he brings you by his death, 
Peace he speaks with every breath ; 
Can you slight such heavenly charms ? 
Flee, 0, flee, to Jesus' arms." 

Fourth Scholar. (Laying block, Long-Suffer- 
ing.) 

Howbeit for this cause I obtain mercy, that 
in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all 
longsuffering, for a pattern to them which 
should hereafter believe on him to life ever- 
lasting. 1 Tim. 1: 16. 

u As thou forgavest us, 
So Lord, may we forgive; 
As freely we receive from thee, 
So may we freely give." 

Fifth Scholar. (Laying block, Hope.) 

And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope 
is in thee. Psa. 39: T. 

The hope of the righteous shall be gladness : 
but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. 
Pro. 10: 28. 

For we are saved by hope: for what a man 
seeth, why doth he yet hope for? 

But if we hope for that we see not, then 
do we with patience wait for it. Eom. 8: 24, 
25. 



PEARLS RESET. 115 

And every man that hath this hope in him 

purifieth himself, even as he is pure. 1 John, 

3: 3. 

" Hail sweetest, dearest tie that binds, 
Our glowing hearts in one ; 
Hail sacred hope that tunes our minds. 
To harmony divine. 

It is the hope, the blissful hope, 
Which Jesus grace has given ; 
The hope when days and years are past, 
We all shall meet in heaven." 

Sieging . — The Christian's Hope. 
Pure Gold, 127 Page. 

Sixth Scholar, (Laying block, Meekness.) 

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault 
ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in 
the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, 
lest thou also be tempted. Gal. 6. 1. 

With all lowliness and meekness, with long- 
suffering, forbearing one another in love. Eph. 
4: 2 

To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, 
but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. 
Titus, 3: 2. 

Who is a wise man and endued with knowl- 
edge among us ? let him shew out of a good con- 



116 PEARLS RESET. 

versation his works with meekness of wisdom. 

James 3: 13. 

" Let meekness reign in every breast, 
Hush guilty passions all to rest ; 
May all the world, subdued by love, 
Be like the angel hosts above." 

Seventh Scholar. (Laying block, Gentleness ) 

And the servant of the Lord must not strive; 
but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach) pa- 
tient; 2 Tim. 2: 24. 

To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers; 
but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. 
Titus, 3 : 2. 

But the wisdom that is from above is first 
pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be 
entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, with- 
out partiality, and without hypocrisy. James 
3: 11. 

Servants, be subject to your masters with 

all fear ; not only to the good and gentle, but 

also to the fro ward. 1 Pet. 2: 18. 

" Lord, make us ever kind, 
Gentle and meek, and good ; 
Mindful how dearly we were bought 
With thy most precious blood." 
Eighth Scholar. (Laying block, Faith.) 

Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily 



PEARLS RESET. 11T 

I say unto you, If ye have faith and doubt 
not, ye shall not only do this which is done 
to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto 
this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou 
cast in the sea ; it shall be done. Matt. 21 : 

21. 

For therein is the righteousness of God re- 
vealed from faith to faith ; as it is written 
The just shall live by faith. Eom. 1: 17. 

But before faith came, we were kept under 
the law, shut up unto the faith which should 
afterwards be revealed. Gal. 3 : 23. 

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher 
of our faith ; who for the joy that was set be- 
fore him endured the cross, despising the 
shame, and is set down at the right hand of 
the throne of God. Heb. 12 : 2. 

Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write 
unto you of the common salvation ; it was 
needful for me to write unto you, and exhort 
you that ye should earnestly contend for faith 
which was once delivered unto the Saints, 
Jude 3. 

" Faith is a precious grace, 
Where'er it is bestowed ; 
It boasts a high celestial birth, 
And is the gift of God. 



118 PEARLS RESET. 

Jesus it owns as King, 
And all anointing Priest ; 
It claims no merit of its own, 
But looks for all in Christ. 

To him it leads the soul, 
When filled with deep distress, 
Flies to the fountain of his blood, 
And trust his righteousness." 

SINGING. 

Song of Faith. 
Golden Senser. Fortieth Page. 
Ninth Scholar (laying block, Goodness.) 
Behold therefore the goodness and severity 
of God : on them which fell, severity; but to- 
ward thee, goodness, ; if thou continue in his 
goodness; otherwise thou also shalt be cut 
off. Rom. 11 : 22. 

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, 
lengsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith. Gal. 
5: 22. 

" Make us gentle, kind and lowly ; 
Teach us, Father, hy thy word, 
How we may he good and holy, 
Like to Jesus Christ, our Lord." 

Tenth Scholar (handing block, Godliness.) 
And without controversy great is the mys- 



PEARLS RESET. 119 

tery of godliness ; God was manifest in the 

flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, 

preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the 

world, received up into glory. 1 Tim. 3 : 16. 

Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, 

and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain 

is godliness ; from such withdraw thyself. 

But godliness with Contentment is great 
gain. 1 Tim. 6: 5, 6. 

But thou, man of God, flee these things ; 
and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, 
love, patience, meekness. 1 Tim. 6 : 11. 

Seeing then that all these things shall be 

dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to 

be in all holy conversation and godliness. 2nd 

Peter 3: 11. 

" I would my heart to thee resign; 
, come and make it wholly thine ; 
Set up thy kingdom, Lord, within, 
And cast out every thought of sin." 

Eleventh Scholai* (laying block, Love.) 

Beloved, let us love one another ; for love is 

of God; and every one that loveth is born of 

God, and knoweth God, 

He that loveth not, knoweth not God ; for 

God is love. 



120 PEARLS RESET. 

In this was manifested the love of God to- 
ward us, because that God sent his only 
begotten Son into the world, that we might live 
through him. 

Herein is love, not that we loved God, but 
that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the 
propitiation for our sins. 

Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also 
to love one another. 

No man hath seen God at any time. If we 
love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his 
love is perfected in us. 1 John 4 : 1-12. 

If a man say, I love God, and hateth his 
brother, he is a liar; for lie that loveth not his 
brother whom he hath seen, how can he love 
God whom he hath not seen ? 

And this commandment have we from him 
That he who loveth God love his brother also. 
1 John 4: 20 21. 

" Love is the theme of saints above, 
Love is the theme of saints below ; 
Love is of God, for God is love, 
With love let every bosom glow. 

Love to the Spirit of all grace, 
Love to the Scriptures of all truth; 
Love to our whole apostate race, 
Love to the aged, love to youth." 



PEARLS RESET. 121 

All repeat together. 

For if these things be in you, and abound, 
they make you that ye shall neither be barren 
nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord 
Jesus Christ. 

But he that lacketh these things is blind, 
and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that 
he was purged from his old sins. 

Wherefore the rather, brethren, give dili- 
gence to make your calling and election sure ; 
for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall. 

For so an entrance shall be ministered unto 
you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom 
of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 

Wherefore I will not be negligent to put 

you always in remembrance of these things, 

though ye know them, and be established in 

the present truth. 2 Peter 1 : 8-12. 

All Sing. 

Nearer my God, to thee, 

Nearer to thee 

E'en tho' it be a cross, &c. 



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PEARLS RESET. 

THE HEAVENLY LADDER. 



125 



Heaven. 



Death. 



Steadfastness. 



Perseverance. 



Growth in Grace. 



Self-Denial. 



Confessing Christ, 



Forgiveness. 



Repentance. 



Sorrow for Sin. 



Note. Prepare two standards, and ten shorter pieces 
for bars, similar to the diagram above ; these should be 
made of wood, painted white and lettered as given above. 
The standards should be made to fit into sockets, in order 
to be upright when placed in position, and should have 
hooks inserted at regular distances upon which to place 
the bars, representing the steps heavenward. Commence 
first after Superintendent recites, with the standards ; then 



126 PEARLS RESET. 

take the bars in regular order, and as each scholar recites 
let him place his bar in proper position, and so on until 
all have been used, when completed a complete ladder will 
be found, representing our christian life, from sorrow for 
sin, to entrance into heaven. This ladder can be made of 
any size to suit those who use the exercise. 



THE EXERCISE. 
Singing. Onward and Upward. 
Vestry Melodies. Page 238. 
Superintendent recites. 
And he dreamed and behold a ladder set up 
on the earth, and the top of it reached to 
heaven ; and behold the angels of God ascend- 
ing and descending on it. 

And behold the Lord stood above it. Gen. 
28: 12, 13. 

First Scholar, placing standard. God's Love. 

For God so loved the world, that he gave 

his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth 

in him should not perish but have everlasting 

life. John 3: 16. 

" Not to condemn the sons of men, 
Did Christ, the Son of God, appear ; 
No weapons in his hands are seen, 
No flaming sword nor thunder there. 



PEARLS RESET. 127 

Such was the pity of our God, 
. He loved the race of man so well, 
He sent his Son to bear our load 
Of sins, and save our souls from hell." 

Second Scholar, placing standard, God's 
Mercy. 

To give knowledge of salvation unto his 
people by the remission of their sins. 

Through the tender mercy of our God ; 
whereby the dayspring from on high hath vis- 
ited us. Luke 1:11, 18. 

But, Lord, 'tis thine to spare and save— 

With mercy souls to win ; 
For mercy binds the grateful heart, 

And makes it fear to sin. 

"We trust in thee ; in thee, Lord, 

Is full redemption found ; 
Thy mercy pardons every sin, 

And closes every wound. 

Third Scholar, placing bar. Sorrow for Sin. 

And straightway the father of the child cried 
out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe ; help 
thou mine unbelief. Mark 9 : 24. 

" Shall we go on to sin, 
Because thy grace abounds ? 
Or crucify the Lord again, 
And open all his wounds ? 



128 PEARLS RESET. 

Forbid it, mighty God ; 

Nor let it e'er be said 
That we, whose sins are crucified, 

Should raise them from the dead." 

Fourth Scholar, placing bar, Repentance. 
I tell you, Nay; but except ye repent, ye 
shall all likewise perish. Luke 13 : 3. 

" The moment a sinner believes, 
And trusts in his crucified Lord, 
His pardon at once he receives, 
Eedemption in full through his blood. 

Though thousand, and thousands of foes, 
Against him in malice unite, 
Their rage he through Christ, can oppose, 
Led forth by the Spirit to fight." 

Fifth Scholar, placing bar, Forgiveness. 
And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I con- 
demn thee; go, and sin no more. John 8: II. 

" blessed souls are they 
Whose sins are covered o'er ; 
Divinely blest, to whom the Lord 
Imputes their guilt no more. 
They mourn their follies past, 
And keep their hearts with care ; 
Their lips and lives, without deceit 
Shall prove their faith sincere." 

Sixth Scholar, placing bar, Confessing Christ. 

Whosoever therefore shall confess me before 
men, him will I confess also before my Father 
which is in heaven. 



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" I'm not ashamed to own my Lord, 

Or to defend his cause, 
Maintain the honor of his word, 

The glory of his cross. 

Jesus, my God, I know his name ; 

His name is all my trust ; 
Nor will he put my soul to shame, 

Nor let my hope be lost." 

Seventh Scholar, placing bar, Self Denial. 

Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any 
man will come after me, let him deny himself, 
and take up his cross, and follow me. 

" l Deny thyself and take thy cross,' 
Is the Redemer's great command": 
Nature must count her gold but dross, 
If she would gain this heavenly land. 

The fearful soul that tires and faints, 
And walks the ways of God no more, 

Is but esteemed almost a saint, 
And makes his own destruction sure." 

SINGING. 
Jesus, I My Cross have Taken. 

Vestry Ifelodies. Page 108. 

Eigth Scholar , placing bar, Growth in Grace. 

But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of 
our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ ; to him be 
glory both now and forever. 2nd Peter 3: 18. 



130 PEARLS RESET. 

" Haste thee on from grace to glory, 

Armed by faith and winged by prayer ; 
Heaven's eternal day's before thee ; 

God's own hand shall guide thee there : 
Soon shall close thy earthly mission ; 

Soon shall pass thy pilgrim days ; 
Hope shall change to glad fruition, 

Faith to sight, and prayer to praise. 

Ninth Scholar, placing bar, Perseverance. 

Praying always with all prayer and suppli- 
cation in the spirit, and watching thereunto 
with all perseverance, and supplication for all 
saints. Eph. 6 : 18. 

" Breast the wave, Christian, when it is strongest, 
Watch for day, Christian, when the night's longest; 
Onward, and onward, still be thine endeavor ; 
The rest that remaineth, endureth for ever. 

Fight the fight, Christian ; Jesus is o'er thee ; 
Run the race, Christian ; heaven is before thee ; 
He who hath promised faltgreth never, 
The Love of eternity flows on forever." 

Tenth Scholar, placing bar, Steadfastness. 
Prove all things ; hold fast that which is 
good. 1 Thess. 5 : 21. 

" Thy glorious eye pervadeth space ; 
Thy presence, Lord, fills every place ; 
And, wheresoe'er my lot may be, 
Still shall my spirit cleave to thee. 



PEARLS BESET. 131 

Renouncing every worldly thing, 
And safe beneath thy spreading wing, 
My sweetest thought henceforth shall be, 
That all I want I find in thee. 

Eleventh Scholar, placing bar, Death. 

What fruit had ye then in those things, 
whereof ye are now ashamed ? for the end of 
those things is death. Rom. 6: 21. 

" Ere I can reach heaven's coast, 
I must a gulf pass through, 
Which dreadful proves to most, 
For all this passage go, 

But all death's waves can 5 t me o'erwhelm, 

If God himself is at my helm. " 

Twelveth Scholar, placing bar, Heaven. 

Then shall the King say unto them on his 
right hand, Come ye the blessed of my Father, 
inherit the kingdom, prepared for you from 
the foundation of the world. 

" Bright glories rush upon my sight, 
And charm my wondering eyes— 
The regions of immortal light, 
The beauties of the skies. 

All hail, ye fair, celestial shores, 

Ye lands of endless day ; 
A rich delight your prospect pours, 

And drives my griefs away." 

ALL RISE &KD SLN"G. 

" My heavenly home is bright and fair, 
No pain, nor death, can enter there," &c. 

Vestry Melodies. Page 131. 



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PEARLS RESET. 

THE CROSS. 



135 





Kindness, 




Meekness, 




Humbleness. 


Merc ifu In es s . 


• • 


Forbearance. 




Forgiveness. 




Righteousness. 




Godliness 




Patience. 





This exercise is designed to be recited by ten persons. 
They should stand in a half circle, round the Cross, tak- 
ing position during the singing of " Must Jesus bear 
the Cross alone," and return to their seats during the 
singing of "The Cross before the Crown." Blocks of 
wood, painted white or imitation of stone, and lettered 
according to diagram above, should be prepared, of which 
to make the Cross, also a foundation upon which to place 
the first block, Patience. The first scholar after recite- 
ing lays the first block, Patience, the second, Godliness, 
&c. The questions are to be asked by the Superintend- 
ent, or the one who has charge of the Exercise. 



136 PEARLS RESET. 

SINGING. 

Must Jesus bear the Cross alone. 

Vestry Melodies, Page 140. 

What was one of our Lord's commands to 

his disciples? 

All recite together. 

' And he said to them all, If any man will 
come after me, let him deny himself, and take 
up his cross daily and follow me. 

But whosoever will save his life shall lose 
it : but whosoever will lose his life for my 
sake, the same shall save it. Luke 9 : 23, 25. 
And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and 
come after me, cannot be my disciple. Luke 
14: 21. 

Of what does this Cross consist ? 

All recite together. 

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy 

and beloved. 

First scholar recites. 

Bowels of mercy.. 

Second. 

Kindness. 

Third. 

Humbleness of mind. 



PEAKLS RESET. 137 

Fourth. 

Meekness. 

Fifth. 

Long-suffering. 

Sixth. 

Forbearing one another. 

Seventh. 

. And forgiving one another. 

All recite. 

And follow after. 

Eighth. 

Kighteousness. 

Ninth. 

Godliness. 

Tenth. 
Patience. Col. 3 . 11, 12. 
1 Tim. 6, 11. 
First Scholar, laying block Patience. 
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith 
worketh patience. 

But let patience have her perfect work, that 
ye may be perfect and entire, wanting noth- 
ing. Jas. 1 3, 4. 

"I'll think upon the woes, 
Most spotless Lamb of God, 
To which thou didst expose, 



138 PEARLS KESET. 

Upon the accursed wood, 
Thyself for mine iniquity, 
And bless thee still in chastening me. 

Why should my will complain, 

When all he means is kind ? 
Though great my grief and pain, 

To him I'll be resigned ; 
Yes, wait and hope as me behoves : 
The Father chastens whom he loves." 

All recite. 

That ye be not slothful, but followers of 
them who through faith and patience inherit 
the promises. Heb. 6 : 12. 

Second Scholar, laying block Godliness. 

Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, 
and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain 
is godliness : from such withdraw thyself. 

But godliness with contentment is great 
gain. 1 Tim.. 5 : 5, 6. 

"Lord, my times are in thy hand : 
All my fondest hopes have planned ; 
To thy wisdom I resign, 
And would make thy purpose mine. 

Thou my daily task shall give ; 
Day by day to thee I live ; 
So shall added years fulfill, 
Not my own, my Father's will. 



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Fond ambition, whisper not ; 
Happy is my humble lot : 
Anxious, busy cares, away ; 
I'm provided for to-day. 

All recite. 

Having a form of godliness, but denying the 
power thereof: from such turn away. 2 Tim. 
3: 5. 

Third Scholar, laying block Righteousness. 

And he received the sign of circumcision a 

seal of the righteousness of the faith which he 

had yet being uncircumcised : that he might be 

the father of all them that believe, though they 

be not circumcised ; that righteousness might . 

be imputed unto them also. Rom. 4 : 11. 

" Blest are the men whose mercies move 
To acts of kindness and of love ; 
From Christ, the Lord, shall they obtain 
Like sympathy and love again. 

Blest are the pure, whose hearts are clean. 
Who never tread the ways of sin ; 
With endless pleasure they shall see. 
A God of spotless purity. 

All recite. 

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about 

with truth, and having on the breast-plate of 

righteousness. Eph. 6 ; 14. 



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Fourth Scholar, laying block, Forgiveness. 

Ye have heard that it hath been said, An 
eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth. 

But I say unto you, that ye resist not evil; 
but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right 
cheek, turn to him the other also. 

And if any man will sue thee at the law, 
and take away thy coat, let him have thy 
cloak also. 

And whosoever shall compel thee to go a 
mile, go with him twain. Matt. 5, 38-41. 

" 'Father, forgive,' The Saviour cried, 
With his expiring breath, 
And drew eternal blessings down 
On those who wrought his death. 

Jesus, this wonderous love we sing, 
And whilst we sing, admire ; 

Breathe on our souls, and kindle there 
The same celestial fire. 

By thine example ever swayed, 

We for our foes will pray ; 
With love their hatred, and their curse 

With blessings will repay. 

All recite. 
For, if ye forgive men their trespasses, your 
heavenly Father will also forgive you. 



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But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, 
neither will your Father forgive your trespass- 
es. Matt. 6: 14, 15. 

SINGING. 
"Do unto Others as you would that They 

SHOULD DO TO You. 

Golden Rule. Page 3. 

Fifth Scholar, laying block, Forbearance. 

And be ye kind one to another, tender 
hearted, forgiving one another, even as God 
for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. Eph. 4. 
32. 

"How sweet, how heavenly, is the sight, 
When those that love the Lord 
In one another's peace delight, 
And thus fulfill the word. 

When each can feel his brother's sigh, 
And with him bear a part ; 
When sorrow flows from eye to eye, 
And joy from heart to heart. 

All recite. 

Judge not, and ye shall not be judged : con- 
demn not and and ye shall not be condemned : 
forgive, and ye shall be forgiven. Luke 6 :37. 

Sixth Scholar, laying block, Mercifulness. 



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For he shall have judgment without mercy, 

that hath shewed no mercy, and mercy re- 

joiceth against judgment. Jas. 2 : 13. 

"My soul, repeat his praise 

Whose mercies are so great, 
Whose anger is so slow to rise, 
So ready to abate. 

His power subdues our sins, 

And his forgiving love, 
Far as the east is from the west, 

Doth all our guilt remove." 

All recite. 

Blessed are the merciful : for they shall ob- 
tain mercy. Matt. 5:7. 

Seventh Scholar, laying block Humbleness. 

Likewise ye younger, submit yourselves unto 

the elder: yea, all of you be subject one to 

another, and be clothed with humility: for 

God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to 

the humble. 1 Pet. 5: 5. 

"Lord, forever at thy side 
Let my place and portion be ; 
Strip me of the robe of pride, 
Clothe me with humility. 

Humbly may my soul receive, 
All thy spirit hath revealed ; 
Thou hast spoken, I believe, 
Though the oracle be sealed." 



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All recite. 

And whosoever shall exhalt himself shall be 
abased : and he that shall humble himself, shall 
be exhalted. Matt. 25 : 12. 

Eighth Scholar, laying block Meekness. 

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault : 

ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in 

the spirit of meekness, considering thyself lest 

thou also be tempted. Gal. 6 : 1. 

" Blest are the meek," he said, 
Whose doctrine is divine ; 
The humble minded earth possess, 
And bright in heaven will shine. 

No angry passions move. 
No envy fires the breast ; 
The prospect of eternal peace, 
Bids every trouble rest." 

All recite. 

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit 
the earth. Matt. 5 : 5. 

Ninth Scholar, laying block Kindness. 

Be kindly affectioned one to another with 
brotheriy love, in honour preferring one anoth- 
er. Eom. 12: 10. 

" Blest is the man whose softening heart 
Feels all another's pain ; 
To whom the supplicating eye 
Is never raised in vain : — 



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Whose breast expands with generous warmth. 

A brother's woes to feel, 
And bleeds in pity o'er the wound 

He wants the power to heal 

He spreads his kind, supporting arms 

To every child of grief : 
His secret bounty largely flows, 

And brings unasked relief. 

All recite. 
Let brotherly love continue. Heb. 13 : 1. 
Tenth Scholar. 

" 'Tis my happiness below 
Not to live without the cross, 
But the Saviour's power to know, 
Sanctifying every loss. 

Trials must and will befall, 
But with humble faith to see, 
Love inscribed upon them all, 
This is happiness to me. 
Trials make the promise sweet ; 
Trials give new life to prayer ; 
Trials bring me to his feet, 
Lay me low, and keep me there." 

All recite. 

For if these things be in you, and abound, 

they make you that ye shall neither be barren, 

nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord 

Jesus Christ. 2 Pet. 1 : 8. 

SINGING. 

Thr Cross before the Crown. 

Vestry Melodies. Page 219. 



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JEPHTHAH'S DAUGHTER. 



Note. In this Exercise the questions are to be asked 
by the Superintendent, and the answers given by the 
members of the school rising and repeating the answer. 
The selections for singing are left with the Superintend- 
ent. 

SINGING. 

First Ques. Who was Jephthah ? 

Ans. Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a 
mighty man of valour. 

Second Ques. Why was Jephthah called the 
Gileadite ? 

Ans. He was an inhabitant or native of 
Gilead, a country embracing land from the 
east of the river Jordan to Arabia, and occu- 
pied by the children of Ammon. 

Third Ques. How was Jephthah treated by 
his brethren ? 

Ans. And they thrust out Jephthah, and 
said unto him, Thou shalt not inherit in our 
father's house. 



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Fourth Ques. What became of him ? 

Ans. Then Jephthah fled from his brethren, 
and dwelt in the land of Tob : and there were 
gathered vain men to Jephthah, and went out 
with him. 

Fifth Ques. Where was Tob ? 

Ans. It was a district of Syria not far 
from Gilead. 

Sixth Ques. What is it supposed that Jeph- 
thah became while residing in Tob ? 

Ans. The Chief of a marauding band of 
outlaws, in which capacity he distinguished 
himself by his courage and valor. 

Seventh Ques. Who were the children of 
Ammon. 

Ans. Descendants of Ben-ammi, a son of 
Lot; they occupied the mountaineous regions 
of Gilead ; they were idolaters, their chief idol 
being Moloch, now supposed to be Saturn, 

Eighth Ques. How did the children of Am- 
mon treat Israel ? 

Ans. And it came to pass in process of 
time, that the children of Ammon made war 
against Israel. 



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Ninth Ques. How long was this after their 
flight from Egypt ? 

Ans, About three hundred years. 

Tenth Ques. Whom did the Israelites seek 
tor a leader in this war? 

Ans. And it was so, that when the chil- 
dren of Amnion made war against Israel, the 
elders of Gilead went to fetch Jephthah out of 
the land of Tob. 

Eleventh Ques. What did they say to Jeph- 
thah ? 

Ans. And they said unto Jephthah, Come, 
and be our captain, that we may fight with 
the children of Ammon. 

Twelveth Ques. What was. Jephthah's re- 

piy? 

Ans. And Jephthah said unto the elders of 
Gilead, Did not ye hate me, and expel me out 
of my father's house ? and why are ye come 
unto me now when ye are in distress? 

Thirteenth Ques. What did Elders oi Gilead 
answer ? 

'Ans. And the elders of Gilead said unto 
Jephthah, Therefore we turn again to thee 
now, that thou mayest go with us, and fight 



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against the children of Amnion, and be our 
head over all the inhabitants of Gilead. 

Fourteenth Ques. What request did Jeph- 
thah make. 

Ans. And Jephthah said unto the elders of 
Gilead, If ye bring me home again to fight 
against the children of Ammon, and the Lord 
deliver them before me, shall I be your head? 

Fifteenth Ques. What did they promise 
him ? 

Ans. And the elders of Gilead said unto 
Jephthah, The Lord be witness between us, 
If we do not so according to thy words. 

Sixteenth Ques. What did Jephthah be- 
come ? 

Ans Then Jephthah went with the elders 
of Gilead, and the people made him head and 
captain over them. 

Seventeenth Ques. Of what city did he be- 
come a resident? 

Ans. Of Mizpeh. 

Eighteenth Ques. Where was Mizpeh ? 

Ans. It was a city of Gad, and was memo- 
rable as the place where Jacob and Laban 
entered into their covenant of friendship. 



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Nineteenth Ques What course did Jephthah 
pursue ? 

Ans. And Jephthah sent messengers unto 
the king of the children of Amnion, saying, 
What hast thou to do with me, that thou art 
come against me to fight in my land ? 

Twentieth Ques. What answer did they re- 
turn? 

Ans. They called into question the land oc- 
cupied by the children of Israel ? 

Explanatory Remarks concerning the Amo- 
rites. See Union Bible Dictionery. 

Twenty-first Ques. What was the result of 
the negotiations between Jephthah and the 
Amorites ? 

Ans. Hewbeit the king of the children of 
Ammon hearkened not unto the words of Jeph- 
thah which he sent him. 

Twenty-second Ques. What was the result 
of the failure in settling the dispute ? 

Ans. The armies met in battle. 

Twenty-third Ques. What vow did Jephthah 
make before the battle ? 

Ans. And Jephthah vowed a vow unto the 
Lord, and said, If thou shalt without fail de- 



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liver the children of Ammon into mine hands. 

Then it shalt be, that whosoever cometh 
forth of the doors of my house to meet me, 
when I return in peace from the children of 
Ammon, shall surely be the Lord's, and I will 
offer it up for a burnt offering. 

Twenty-fourth Ques. What did he pledge 
himself to do in this vow? 

Arts. If he obtained the victory he would 
offer to God as a sacrifice, whatsoever he 
should first meet coming out of his house when 
he came home. 

Twenty-fifth Ques. How did the Israelites 
regard such a vow ? 

Ans. As a solemn promise to be religiously 
performed. 

Twenty-sixth Ques. What was the result of 
the battle? 

Ans. So Jephthah passed over unto the 
children of Ammon to fight against them ; and 
the Lord delivered them into his hands. 

And he smote them from Aroer, even till 
thou come to Minnith, even twenty cities, and, 
unto the plain of the vineyards, with a very 



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great slaughter. Thus the children of Amnion 
were subdued before the children of Israel. 

JEPHTHAH'S DAUGHTER. 

" She stood before her Father's gorgeous tent 
To listen for his coming. Her loose hair 
Was resting on her shoulders like a eloud 
Floating around a statute. She had clasp 'd 
Her hands upon her bosom, and had raised 
Her beautiful dark Jewish eyes to heaven 
Till the long lashes lay upon her brow. 

She was stilling 
Her light quick breath to hear ; and the 

white rose 
Scarce moved upon her bosom, as it swell'd 
Like nothing but a lovely wave of light, 
To meet the queenly arching of her neck. 
Her countenance was radiant with love ; 
She looked like one to die for it — a being 
Whose whole existence was the pouring out 
Of rich and deep affections." 

THE COMING OF JEPHTHAH. 

" The wind bore on 
The leaden tramp of thousands. Clarion notes 
Rang sharply on the ear at intervals ; 
And the low mingled din of mighty hosts 
Returning from the battle, pour'd from far 
Like the murmer of a deep restless sea. 
They came as earthly conquerors always come 
With blood and splendor, revelry and woe. 
The stately horse treads proudly, — he hath trod 
The brow of death as well. The chariot wheels 



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Of warriors roll magnificently on — 
Their weight hath crush 'd the fallen." 

THE ENTRANCE INTO MIZPEH. 

" The mighty Jephthah led his wariors on 
Through Mizpeh's streets. His helm was proudly set, 
And his stern lips curl'd slightly, as if praise 
Were for the hero's scorn. His step was firm, 
But free as India's leopard ; and his mail 
Whose shekels none in Israel might bear 
Was like a cedar's tassle on his frame. 
He trod less firmly ; and his restless eye 
Glanced forward frequently, as if some ill 
He dared not meet were there. His home 

was near. The tall firs 

Before his tent were motionless. The leaves 
Of the sweet aloe, and the clustering vines 
Which half conceal' d his threshold, met his eye 
Unchanged and beautiful ; and one by one, 
The balsam with its sweet distilling stem 
And the Circassian rose, and all the crowd 
Of silent and familiar things stole up, 
Like the recover'd passages of dreams. 

Twenty-seventh Ques. As he came home, 
who came to meet him ? 

Ans. And Jephthah came to Mizpeh unto 
his house, and, behold, his daughter came out 
to meet him with timbrels and with dances ; 
and she was his only child ; beside her he had 
neither son nor daughter. 



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" A moment more 
And he had reached his home, when lo 

there sprang 
One with a bounding footstep, and a brow 
Of light to meet him. Oh how beautiful. 
Her dark eyes flash 'd fire like a sunlit gem 
And her luxurient hair, 'twas like the sweep 
Of a swift wing in visions; He stood still 
As if the sight had withered him. She threw 
Her arms about his neck, — he heeded not, 
She called him, Father — he answered not. 
She stood and gazed upon him. Was he worth ? 
There was no anger in that blood shot eye. 
Had sickness seized him ? She unclasped his helm 
And laid her white hand gently on his brow, 
And the large veins felt stiff and hard like cords. 
The touch aroused him. He raised up his hands 
And spoke the name of God in agony. 
She knew that he was stricken, then ; and rush'd 
Again into his arms ; and with a flood 
Of tears she could not bridle, sob'd a prayer 
That he would breath his agony in words." 

Twenty-eighth Ques. What did Jephthah say ? 

And it came to pass, when he saw her, 
that he rent his clothes, and said, Alas, my 
daughter ! thou hast brought me very low, and 
thou art one of them that trouble me ; for I 
have opened my mouth unto the Lord, and I 
cannot go back. 

Twenty-ninth Ques. What was her reply? 

Ans. And she said unto him, My father, if 



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thou hast opened thy mouth unto the Lord, do 
to me according to that which hath proceeded 
out of thy mouth ; forasmuch as the Lord hath 
taken vengeance, for thee of thine enemies, 
even of the children of Ammon. 

" He told her — and a momentary flush 
Shot o'er her countenance ; and then the soul 
Of Jephthah's daughter wakene'd, and she stood 
Calmly and nobly up, and said 'twas well 
And she would die." 

Thirtieth Ques. What finally was the end- 
ing of this sacrifice ? 

Ans. And it came to pass at the end of 

two months, that she returned unto her father, 

who did with her according to his vow which 

he had vowed. 

" The sun had well nigh set, 
The fire was on the altar ; and the priest 
Of the high God was there. A palid man 
Stretching out his palid hands to heaven 
As if he would have pray'd but had no words. 
And she who was to die, the calmest one 
In Israel at that hour, stood up. alone 
And waited for the sun to set. Her face 
Was pale but very beautiful — her lip 
Had a more delicate outline, and the tint 
Was deeper ; but the countenance was like 
The majesty of angels. The sun set — 
And she was dead!! 



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Thirty-first Ques. How is this sacrifice com- 
memorated by the daughters of Israel ? 

Ans. And it was a custom in Israel, That 
the daughters of Israel went yearly to lament 
the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite four 
days in a year. 



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CLASS KEC1TATI0NS. 



We are often asked by Sabbath School Teachers, 
"What shall I have for my class for the next Concert? 
This series of exercises is arranged to meet that want, 
which has been felt so long. It is always better to have 
an Exercise on some particular subject, in order to impress 
more deeply upon the mind the truths taught by the 
Scriptures. Various styles are presented here, and all 
tastes have been consulted. Where the Exercise consists 
of questions and answers, let the teacher ask the ques- 
tions and the scholars give the answer. Above all things 
have every thing perfectly committed to memory, as 
nothing detracts from the interest of a Sabbath School 
Concert, so much as the reading of parts. Better have a 
little and do it well, than a large amount, and fail. Se- 
lections of singing can be introduced with good effect if 
wished for. 



No. I. 

THE WORKS OF GOD CALLED UPON TO 

PRAISE HIM. 

All the class. 

Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord 
from the heaveDS ; praise him in the heights. 

Praise ye him, all his angels ; praise ye 
him, all his hosts. 



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First Scholar. 

"To your Creator, God, 

Your great Preserver, raise, 

Ye creatures of his hand, 

Your highest notes of praise ; 
Let every voice proclaim his power, 
His name adore, and loud rejoice. 

"Let all Creation join, 

To pay the tribute due ; 

Ye heavenly hosts begin, 

And we shall learn of you. 
Let nature raise from every tongue, 
A general song of greatful praise. 

All the Class. 
Praise ye him, sun and moon; praise him, 
all ye stars of light. 

Second Scholar. 

"Thou source of light and heat, 

Bright ruler of the day, 

Dispensing blessings round 

With all diffusive ray ; 
From morn to night, record his name, 
With every beam who gave thee light. 

Thou moon in radiance mild, 

With all thy starry train, 

Which rise in shining hosts 

To gild th' etherial plain ; 
With couutless rays, dec] are his name 
Prolong the theme, reflect his praise.' 



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All the Class. 

Praise him, ye heaven of heavens, and ye 

waters that be above the heavens. 

Third Scholar. 

i% Ye clouds, so fraught with showers, 
Or tinged with rainbow dyes, 
That pour your blessings down, 
Or charm our gazing eyes ; 
His goodness speak, his praise declare, 
As through the air, you shire or break." 

The Teacher. 

Let them praise the name of the Lord ; for 
he commanded and they were created. 

He hath also established them for ever and 
ever: he hath made a decree which shall not 
pass. 

All the Glass. 
Praise the Lord from the earth, ye dragons, 
and all deeps. 

Fourth Scholar. 

"Ye rivers as ye flow, 

Convey your maker's praise, 

Where 'er you winding rove, 

On every silver stream ; 
Your cooling flood, his hand ordains, 
To bless the plains ; great spring of good." 



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All the Class. 
Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy 
wind fulfilling his word. 

Fifth Scholar. 

"Ye winds that shake the world, 

With tempests on your wing, 

Or breathe in gentle gales, 

To waft the smiling spring ; 
Proclaim aloud as you fulfill 
His soverign will, the powerful God." 

All the Class. 

Mountains, and all hills ; fruitful trees, and 

all cedars. 

Sixth Scholar. 

"Ye trees, which form the shade, 

Or bend the loaded bough 

With fruits of sweetest taste, 

Your maker's bounty show ; 
From him you rose, your vernal suits, 
And autumn's fruits, his hand bestows." 

All the Class. 

Beasts and all cattle. 

Seventh Scholar. 

"Ye numerous bleating flocks, 

Far spreading o'er the plain, 

With gentle artless voice, 

Assist the humble strain ; 
To give you food, he bids the field 
Its verdure yield, extensive good. 



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All the Class. 
Creeping things and flying fowl. 
Eighth Scholar. 

" Ye heavenly warblers, come, 

And bring your sweetest lays ; 

And tune the sprightly song, 

To your Creator's praise. 
His work you are, he tun'd your voice 
And you rejoice beneath his care." 

Ninth Scholar. 

" Ye lovely verdant fields, 
In all your green array, 
Though silent speak his praise 
Who made you bright and gay, 
While we in you with future bread, 
Profusely spread, his goodness view." 

" Ye flowers that bloom around, 

A thousand beauteous dyes, 

Your fragrant odours breathe 

A grateful sacrifice. 
To him whose word gave all your bloom, 
And sweet perfume, all bounteous Lord." 

All the Class. 

Kings of the earth, and all people ; princes, 
and all judges of the earth. 

Both young men, and maidens; old men, 
and children : 



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Tenth Scholar. 

"But, oh, from human tongues, 
Should nobler praises flow ; 
And every thankful heart 
With warm devotion flow. 
Your voices raise, ye highly blest, 
Above the rest, declare his praise." 

The Teacher. 
Let them praise the name of the Lord : for 
his name alone is excellent ; his glory is above 
the earth and heaven. 

He also exalted the horn of his people, the 
praise of all his saints ; even of the children of 
Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the 
Lord. 

All the Glass. 

"Assist us, gracious God, 

Our hearts, our voice inspire ; 

Then shall we grateful join 

The universal choir. 
Thy grace can raise our hearts and tongues, 
And tune our song to lively praise." 

■No. II. 
THE FEAR OP THE LORD. 
Come, ye children, hearken unto me ; I will 
teach you the fear of the Lord. Psa. 34 : 11. 
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knowledge ; but fools despise wisdom and in- 
struction. Pro. 1:7. 

Better is little with the fear of the Lord, 
than great treasure and trouble therewith. 
Pro. 15: 16. 

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged ; and 
by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil. 
Pro. 16: 6. 

Then shalt thou understand the fear of the 
Lord, and find the knowledge of God. Pro. 
2: 5. 

And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of 
the Lord, that is wisdom ; and to depart from 
evil is understanding. Job. 28 : 28. 

The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for 
ever ; the judgments of the Lord are true and 
righteous altogether. Psa. 19. 9. 

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of 
wisdom ; a good understanding have all they 
that do his commandments; his praise endur- 
eth forever, Psa. Ill : 10. 

The fear of the Lord is to hate evil ; pride, 
and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the fro- 
ward mouth do I hate. Pro. 8,: 13. 

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wisdom; and the knowledge of the Holy is 
understanding. Job. 9 : 10. 

The fear of the Lord prolongeth days ; but 
the years of the wicked shall be shortened. 
Prov. 10 : 27. 

In the fear of the Lord is strong confi- 
dence ; and his children shall have a place of 
refuge. 

The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to 
depart from the snares of death. Prov. 14 : 

26, 27. 

The fear of the Lord is the instruction of 
wisdom, and before honour is humility. Pro. 
15: 33. 

The fear of the Lord tendeth to life ; and he 
that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not 
be visited with evil. Prov. 19 . 23. 

By humility and the fear of the Lord are 
riches, and honour, and life. Prov. 22 : 4. 

Let not thine heart envy sinners ; but be thou 
in the fear of the Lord all the day long. 
Prov. 23,: 17. 

And wisdom and knowledge shall be the 
stability of thy times, and strength of salva- 
tion ; the fear of the Lord is his treasure. 
Isa. 33: 6. 



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No. III. 
THE DISCIPLES. 

All the Class repeat together. 

And he ordained twelve, that they should be 
with him, and that he might send them forth 
to preach. 

And to have power to heal sickness, and to 
cast out devils. 

And Simon he surnamed Peter. 

And James, the son of Zebedee, and John 
the brother of James ; and he surnamed them 
Boanerges, which is, The sons of Thunder. 

And Andrew, and Philip, and ' Bartholomew 
and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son 
of Alpheus, and Thaddeus, and Simon the 
Cananite. 

And Judas Lscariot, which also betrayed 
him. Mark 3: 14-19. 

What disciple denied his Master? 

Peter. 

And as Peter was beneath in the palace, 
there cometh one of the maids of the high 
priest. 

And when she saw Peter warming himself, 



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she looked upon him, and said, And thou also 
wast with Jesus of Nazareth. 

But he denied, saying I know not, neither 
understand I what thou sayest. And he went 
out into the porch; and the cock crew. 

And a maid saw him again, and began to 
say to them that stood by, This is one of 
them. 

And he denied it again. And a little after, 
they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely 
thou art one of them ; for thou art a Galilean, 
and thy speech agreeth thereto. 

But he began to curse and to swear, saying 
I know not this man of whom ye speak. 

And the second time the cock crew. And 
Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said 
unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou 
shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought 
thereon, he wept. Mark 14 : 66-72. 

What disciples were fisherman ? 

Simon and Andrew, James the son of Zebe- 
dee and John his brother. 

And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after 
me, and I will make you to- become fishers of 
men. 



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And straightway they forsook their nets, and 
followed him. 

And when he had gone a little further thence, 
he saw James, the son of Zebedee, and John 
his brother, who also were in the ship, mend- 
ing their nets. 

And straightway he called them : and they 
left their father Zebedee in the ship with the 
hired servents and went after him /Mark 1:16-20 

What disciple did Jesus find in Gallilee ? 

Philip. 

The day following Jesus would go forth into 
Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, 
Follow me. 

Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of 
Andrew and Peter. John 1 : 43, 44. 

Who was the beloved disciple ? 

John. 

Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one 
of his disciples whom Jesus loved. John 13 : 
23. 

Which disciple is sometimes called the zeal- 
ous disciple ? 

Simon, the Cananite. Luke calls him 
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called Zellotes, on account of their peculiar zeal 
in religion. 

What disciple betrayed his Master? 

Judas. 

And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of 
the twelve came, and with him, a great multi- 
tude with swords and staves, from the chief 
priests and elders of the people. 

Now he that betrayed him gave them a 
sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that 
same is he ; hold him fast. 

And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, 
Hail, Master; and kissed him. Matt. 26: 
47-49. 

Who was the doubting disciple ? 

Thomas. 

But' Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didy- 
mus, was not with them when Jesus came. 

The other disciples therefore said unto him, 
We have seen the Lord. But he said unto 
them, Except I shall see in his hands the print 
of the nails, and put my finger into the print 
of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, 
I will not believe. John 20 : 24, 25. 



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Who is sometimes called the Lord's broth- 
er? 

James. 

But other of the apostles saw I none, save 
James the Lord's brother. Gal. 1 : 19. 

What disciple did Jesus find sitting at re- 
ceipt of customs ? 

Matthew. 

And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he 
saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the re- 
ceipt of custom ; and he saith unto him, Fol- 
low me. And he arose, and followed him. 
Matt. 9: 9. 

Who is the disciple Thaddeus supposed to 
be? 

Jude. 

Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and broth- 
er of James, to them that are sanctified by- 
God the, Father and preserved in Jesus Christ, 
and called. 

Mercy unto you, and peace, and love. 
Jude 1 : 1. 

Who the disciple called Bartholomew ? 

Nathaniel. 



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No. IV. 
NAMES BY WHICH THE BIBLE IS 
KNOWN. 
Where is the Bible called " The Word of 
the Lord ? " 

In the 119 Psalm, 28th verse. 

My soul melteth for heaviness ; strengthen 
thou me according unto thy word. 

Where " The Word of God?" 

In Proverbs, 30th chap., 5th verse. 

Every word of God is pure ; he is a shield 
unto them that put their trust in him. 

Where " The Statutes of the Lord?" 

In 119th Psalm, 26th verse. 

I have declared my ways, and thou heardest 
me : teach me thy statutes. 

Where " The Commandments of the Lord?" 

In the 119th Psalm, 131st verse. 

I opened my mouth and panted : for I longed 
for thy commandments. 

Where "The Judgments of the Lord?" 

In 119 Psalm, 43d verse. 

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of my mouth ; for I have hoped in thy judg- 
ments. 

Where "The Law of the Lord?" 

In 119th Psalm, 44th verse. 

So I shall keep thy law continually forever 
and ever 

Where, " The Testimonies of the Lord?" 

In 119 Psalm, 119th verse. 

Thou puttest away all the wicked of the 
earth like dross ; therefore I love thy testimo- 
nies 

Where "The Precepts of the Lord?" 

In 119th Psalm, 45th verse. 

And I will walk at liberty ; for I seek thy 
precepts. 

Where "The Gospel?" 

In 1st Thess. 1 : 5. 

For our gospel came not unto you in word 
only, but also in power, and in the Holy 
Ghost, and in much assurance ; as ye know 
what manner of men we were among you for 
your sake. 

Where "The Scriptures?" 

In John 5 : 39. 

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ye have eternal life; and they are they which 
testify of me. 

Where " A Lamp? " 

In 119th Psalm, 105th verse. 

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a 
light unto my path. 

Where " A Helmet of Salvation?" 

In Eph. 6:17. 

And take the helmet of salvation, and the 
sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 

Where " A Hammer ? " 

In Jer. 23 . 29. 

Is not my word like as a fire ? saith the 
Lord ; and like a hammer that breaketh the 
rock in pieces ? 

Where " A Well of Water? " 

In Isa. 12: 3. 

Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out 
of the wells of salvation. 

Where " Honey?" 

In Psa. 19 : 10. 

More to be desired are they than gold, yea, 
than much fine gold ; sweeter also than honey 
and the honeycomb. 

Where "Living Oracles?" 

In Kom. 3:2. 



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Much every way ; chiefly, because that unto 

them were committed the oracles of God. 

"Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace, 
Our path when wont to stray ; 
Stream from the font of heavenly grace, 
Brook by the traveller's way. 

Bread of our souls, whereon we feed, 
True manna from on high ; 
Our guide, our chart, wherein we read, 
Of realms beyond the sky. 

Pillar of fire through watches dark, 

Or radiant cloud by day ; 

When waves would whelm our tossing bark, 

Our anchor, and our stay. 

Word of the everlasting God, 

Will of his glorious son ; 

Without thee, how could earth be trod, 

Or heaven itself be won." 



No. V. 
THE HAPPY MAN. 

Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord 
imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit 
there is no guile. Psa. 32 : 2. 

Oh taste and see that the Lord is good : 

blessed is the man that trusteth in him. Psa. 
34: 8. 



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Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord 
his trust, and respecteth not the proud ? nor 
such as turn aside to lies. Psa. 40 : 4. 

Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and 
causest to approach unto thee, that he may 
dwell in thy courts ; we shall be satisfied with 
the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy 

temple. Psa. 65: 4. 

Blessed is the man whose strength is in 
thee; in whose heart are the ways of them. 

Who passing through the valley of Baca make 
it a well ; the rain also filleth the pools. Psa. 
84. 5, 6. 

Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, 
Lord, and teachest him out of thy law. 
Psa. 94, 12. 

Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that 
feareth the Lord: that delighteth greatly in his 
commandments. 

His seed shall be mighty upon earth : the 
generation of the upright shall be blessed. 
Psa. 112 : 1, 2. 

Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching 
daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my 
doors. 



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For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall 
obtain favour of the Lord. Pro. 8: 34, 35. 

Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the 
son of man that layeth hold on it ; that keepeth 
the Sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his 
hand from doing any evil. Isa. 56 : 2. 

Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, 
and whose hope the Lord is. 

For he shall be as a tree planted by the wa- 
ters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the 
river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but 
her leaf shall be green ; and shall not be care- 
ful in the year of drought, neither shall cease 
from yielding fruit. Jer. 17 : 7, 8. 

Blessed is the man that en dure th temptation : 
for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown 
of life, which the Lord hath promised to them 
that love him. Jas. 1 : 12. 

In Concert. 

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the 
counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the 
way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the 
scornful. 

But his delight is in the law of the Lord ; 
and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 



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And he shall be like a tree planted by the 
rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in 
his season ; his leaf also shall not wither ; and 
whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Psa. 1 : 1, 
2, 3. 



No. VI. 
PROFANITY. 

And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, 
neither shalt thou profane the name of thy 
God; I am the Lord. Lev. 19: 12. 

Neither shall ye profane my holy name ; but 
I will be hallowed among the children of 
Israel : I am the Lord which hallow you. Lev. 
22: 32. 

Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God, and serve 
him, and shalt swear by his name. Deut. 6 : 
13. 

For because of swearing the land mourneth ; 
the pleasant places of the wilderness are dried 
up, and their course is evil, and their force is 
not right. Jer. 23 : 10. 

But I say unto you, Swear not at all ; neith- 
er by heaven ; for it is God's throne. 

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neither by Jerusalem ; for it is the city of the 
great King. 

Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, be- 
cause thou canst not make one hair white or 
black. 

But let your communication be, Yea, yea ; 
Nay, nay; for whatsoever is more than these 
cometh of evil. Matt. 34-31. 

But above all things, my brethren, swear 

not neither by heaven, neither by the earth 

neither by any other oath ; but let your yea 

be yea ; and your nay, nay ; lest ye fall into 

condemnation. Jas. 5 : 12. 

" Angels, that high in glory dwell, 
Adore thy name, Almighty God ; 
And sinners tremble here on earth, 
Beneath the terrors of thy rod. 

And yet how wicked children dare 
Abuse thy dreadful, glorious name ; 
And when they're angry, how they swear, 
And curse their fellows, and blaspheme. 

Repeat together. 
Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord 
thy God in vain ; for the Lord will not hold 
him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. 
Ex. 20: 1. 



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No. VII. 
THE SABBATH. 

Eemember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. 

Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy 
work. 

But the seventh day is the Sabbath of the 
Lord thy God ; in it thou shalt not do any 
work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy 
manservant, nor thy maid servant, nor thy cat- 
tle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates : 

For in six days the Lord made heaven and 
earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and 
rested the seventh day ; wherefore the Lord 
blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it. Ex. 
20: 8-11. 

Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore ; lor it 
is holy unto you. Every one that defileth it 
shall surely be put to death ; for whosoever 
doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut 
off from among his people. 

Six days may work be • done, but in the 
seventh is the sabbath of rest, holy to the 
Lord ; whosoever doeth any work in the sab- 
bath day, he shall surely be put to death. 
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Six days shall work be done; but on the 
seventh day there shall be to you a holy day, 
a sabbath of rest to the Lord : whosoever do- 
eth work therein shall be put to death. Ex. 
35: 2. 

Neither carry forth a burden out of your 
houses on the sabbath day, neither do ye any 
work, but hallow ye the sabbath day, as I 
commanded your fathers Jer. 11 : 22. 

But if ye will not hearken unto me to hal- 
low the sabbath day, and not to bear a burden, 
even entering in at the gates of Jerusalem on 
the sabbath day ; then will I kindle a fire in 
the gates thereof, and it shall devour the pal- 
aces of Jerusalem, and it shall not be quenched. 
Jer. 11: 27. 

And my sabbaths they greatly polluted : then 
he said I would pour out my fury upon them 
in the wilderness to consume them. Ezek. 
20: 13. 

Yet also I lifted up my hand unto them in 
the wilderness, that I would not bring them 
into the land which I had given them, flowing 
with milk and honey, which is the glory of 
all lands ; 



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Because they despised my judgments, and 
walked not in my statutes, but polluted my 
sabbaths : for their heart went after their idols. 
Ezek. 20: 15, 16. 

If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, 
from doing thy pleasure on my holy day ; and 
call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the 
Lord, honourable ; and shalt honour him, not 
doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own 
pleasure, nor speaking thine own words. 

Then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord; 
and I will cause thee to ride upon the high 
places ot the earth, and feed thee with the 
heritage of Jacob thy father ; for the mouth of 
the Lord hath spoken it. Isa: 58 : 13, 14. 



No. VIII. 
WISDOM. 

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of 
knowledge : but fools despise wisdom and in- 
struction. Prov. 1 : 7. 

Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her 

voice in the streets. 

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in the openings of the gates ; in the city she 
uttereth her words, saying, 

How long, ye simple ones, will ye love sim- 
plicity ? and the scorners delight in their 
scorning, and fools hate knowledge ? 

Turn ye at my reproof; behold, I will pour 
out my spirit unto you, I will make known my 
words unto you. Pro, 1 : 20-23 

When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and 
knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul, 

Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding 
shall keep thee. Pro. 2: 10, 11. 

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and 
the man that getteth understanding : 

For the merchandise of it is better than the 
merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof 
than fine gold. 

She is more precious than fine rubies : and 
all the things thou canst desire are not to be 
compared unto her. 

Length of days is in her right hand; and 
in her left hand riches and honour. 

Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all 
her paths are peace. 

She is a tree of life to them that lay hold 



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upon her : and happy is every one that retain- 
eth her. Pro. 3: 13—16. 

Get wisdom, get understanding : forget it not; 
neither decline from the words of my mouth. 

Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee; 
love her, and she shall keep thee. 

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get 
wisdom ; and with all thy gettings get under- 
standing. 

Exalt her, and she shall promote thee ; she 
shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost 
embrace her. 

She shall give to thine head an ornament of 
grace ; a crown of glory shall she deliver to 
thee. Pro. 4: 5—9. 

For wisdom is better than rubies ; and all 
the things that may be desired are not to be 
compared to it. 

I wisdom dwell with prudence and find out 
knowledge of witty inventions. Pro. 8: 11, 12. 

How much better it is to get wisdom than 
gold ! and to get understanding rather to be 
chosen than silver ! Pro. 16 : 16. 

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PEARLS RESET. 18T 

he that keepeth understanding shall find good. 
Pro. 19: 8. 

There is no wisdom nor understanding nor 
counsel against the Lord. Pro. 21 : 30. 

Buy the truth, and sell it not ; also wisdom, 
and instruction, and understanding. Pro. 23 : 
23. 



No. IX. 
INTEMPERANCE. 

First. 
Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, 
when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it 

moveth itself aright. 

At the last it biteth like a serpent, and 

stingeth like an adder. Pro. 23: 30, 31. 

" Oh, if there is one law above the rest, 
Written in wisdom — if there is a word 
That I would traco as with a pen of fire, 
Upon the unwrit tablet of a child, 
'Tis Temperance, — 'tis abstinence entire 
From alcoholic poison." 

Second. 
It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for 



188 PEARLS RESET. 

kings to drink wine ; nor for princes strong 

drink : 

Lest they drink, and forget the law, and 

pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. 

Pro. 31 : 4, 5. 

" Who has filled the drunkards 's grave? 
Not alone the vile and base, 
But the noble, wise, and brave, 
Crowd that gloomy dwelling place. 
He who in the senate hall, 
Held a people in his thrall, 
Fascinating old and young 
By the music of his tongue ; 
Gone, forever gone his might, 
Power unrivalled could not save ; — 
Eloquence, how has thy light, 
Set within the drunkard's grave." 

Third. 

Be not among winebibbers ; among riotous 
eaters of flesh : 

For the drunkard and the glutton shall come 

to poverty : and drowsiness shall clothe a man 

with rags. Pro. 23 : 20, 21. 

"War its thousands slays ; 
Peace its ten thousands. In the embattled plain, 
Though death exults, and claps his raven wings, 
Yet reigns he not even there as absolute, 
So merciless, as in your frantic scenes 
Of midnight revel, and tumultuous mirth ; 



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Where, in the intoxicating draught concealed, 

He snares the simple youth, who naught suspecting, 

Means to be blest j^-but finds himself undone." 

Fourth, 

He that loveth pleasure shall he a poor man : 

he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. 

Pro. 21: If. 

" Dash the wine cup away ! though its sparkles should be, 
More bright than the gems that lie in the sea, — 
For the demon unseen by thine eye, lurketh there, 
Who would win thee to ruin, to woe, and despair." 

Fifth. 

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging : 

and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. 

" Believe not the tempter who tells thee of joy; 
In the bright flashing goblets that lure to destroy ; 
Nor barter thy birthright, nor give up thy soul, 
For a moment's mad bliss, to the Fiend of the Bowl." 

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is ex- 
cess ; but be filled with the Spirit. Eph. 5 : 
18. 

" The wise and the learned in the lore of the schools, 
Have drunk — and become the derision of fools ; 
And the light that made radiant the spirit divine, 
Hath often been quenched in a goblet of wine." 

Seventh. 

Touch not, taste not, handle not. Col. 2 : 

21. 



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" I'll touch not, taste not, handle not, 
Nor look upon the wine ; 
Lest after death the drunkard's lot 
Of infamy be mine." 

Eighth. 

Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings 
and such like : of the which I tell you before 
as I have also told you in times past, that they 
which do such things shall not inherit the 
kingdom of God. Gal. 5 : 21. 

" Where flows the wine is sorrow, 
That cannot be expressed ; 
It leaves no bright to-morrow, 
But leaves the sting of death." 

Ninth. 

But they also have erred through wine, and 
through strong drink are out of the way ; the 
priest, and the prophet have erred through 
strong drink, and they are swallowed up of 
wine, they are out of the way through strong 
drink ; they err in vision, they stumble in 
judgment. Isa. 28: 7. 

" Sad is the drunkard's life wasting in crime, 
Far from the path of life, reckless of time ; 
Tears of repentant grief chill as they start 
Hardly a thought of grief wakes in his heart." 



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Woe unto them that are mighty to drink 

wine, and men of strength to mingle strong 

drink. Isa. 5 : 22. 

" Mid sorrow and sadness he's destined to roam, 
Forlorn and forsaken deprived of his home ; 
Intemperance hath robbed him of all that was dear, 
Of his home in the skies, and his happiness here." 

First. 

Who hath woe ? 

Second. 

Who hath sorrow ? 

Third. 

Who hath contentions? 

Fourth 

Who hath babbling? 

Fifth. 

Who hath wounds without cause ? 

Sixth. 

Who hath redness of eyes ? 

All. 

They that tarry long at the wine ; they that 

go to seek mixed wine. Pro. 23: 29, 30. 



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No. X. 
THE GOLDEN TRIO. 

Faith, Hope, Chakity. 
Faith. 

And Jesus said unto them, Because of your 
unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have 
faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say 
unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder 
place ; and it shall remove : and nothing shall 
be impossible unto you, Matt. IT : 20. 

Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily 
I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, 
ye shall not only do this which is done to the 
fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this 
mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast 
into the sea ; it shall be done. Matt. 21 : 21. 

For therein is the righteousness of God re- 
vealed from faith to faith ; as it is written, 
The just shall live by faith. Rom. 1 : IT. 

But before faith came, we were kept un- 
der the law, shut up unto the faith which 
should afterwards be revealed. Gal. 3 : 23. 

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some having put away concerning faith have 
made shipwreck. 1 Tim. 1 : 19. 

Now faith is the substance of things hoped 
for, the evidence of things not seen. 

For by it the elders obtained a good report. 

Through faith we understand that the worlds 
were framed by the word of God, so that things 
which are seen were not made of things which 
do appear. Heb. 11 : 1, 2, 3. 

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher 
of our faith ; who for the joy that was set be- 
fore him endured the cross, despising the shame, 
and is set down at the right hand of the throne 
of God. Heb. 12 : 1. 

" Faith is a precious grace, 
Where'er it is bestowed ; 
It boasts a high celestial birth, 
And is the gift of God. 

Jesus, it owns as King, 
And all-anointing Priest ; 
It claims no merit of its own, 
But looks for all in Christ. 

To him it leads the soul, 
When filled with deep distress ; 
Flies to the fountain of his blood, 
And trusts his righteousness." 



194 pearls reset. 

Hope. 

Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen 
your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord. Pro. 
31 : 24. 

Behold the eye of the Lord is upon them 
that fear him, upon them that hope in his 
mercy. Pea. 33: 18. 

And now, Lord, what wait I for ? my hope 
is in thee. Psa. 39 : 7. 

Why art thou cast down, my soul ? and 
why art thou disquieted in me ? hope thou in 
God ; for I shall yet praise him for the help 
of hiscountenance. Psa. 42 : 5 

For thou art my hope, Lord God : thou art 
my trust from my youth. Psa. 77 : 5. 

Let Israel hope in the Lord ; for with the 
Lord there is mercy, and with him is plenteous 
redemption. Psa. 130 : 7. 

The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear 
him, in those that hope in his mercy. Psa. 
147 : 1.1. 

The hope of the righteous shall be gladness ; 
but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. 
Pro. 10: 28. 

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utter his voice from Jerusalem ; and the heavens 
and the earth shall shake : but the Lord will 
be the hope of his people, and the strength of 
the children of Israel. Joel 3 . 16. 

" There is a solid comfort here, 
'Tis hope that cheers the breast, 
Wipes from pale sorrow's cheek the tear, 
And gives the spirit rest. 

This hope, this cherished hope, I find 
To be my only stay — 
A beauteous rainbow to my mind 
That smiles the clouds away. 

My hope is fixed on Christ alone, 
From him my comfort springs ; 
His righteousness, and not my own, 
A full salvation brings." 

Charity, or Love. 

Though I will speak with the tongues of 
men and of angels, and have not charity, I am 
become as sounding brass, or a tinkling 
cymbal. 

And though I have the the gift of prophecy/ 
and understand all mysteries, and all knowl- 
edge ; and though I have all faith, so that I 
could remove mountains, and have not charity, 
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And though I bestow all my goods to feed 
the poor, and though I give my body to be 
burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me 
nothing. 

Charity suffereth, long and is kind ; charity 
envieth not ; charity vaunteth not itself, is not 
puffed up. 

Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not 
her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no 
evil. 

Eejoiceth not in inquity, but rejoiceth in the 
truth. 

Beareth all things, believeth all things, 
hopeth all things, endureth all things. 

Charity never faileth ; but whether there be 

prophecies, they shall fail ; whether there be 

tongues, they shall cease ; whether there be 

knowledge, it shall vanish away. 1 Cor. 13*: 
1-8. 

" Love is the theme of saints above, 
Love is the theme of saints below ; 
Love is of God, for God is love, 
With love let every bosom glow. 

Love to the spirit of all grace, 
Love to the Scriptures of all truth ; 
Love to our whole apostate race, 
Love to the aged, love to youth. 



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Love to each other, soul and mind, 
And heart, and hand with full accord ; 
In one sweet covenant combined, 
To live and die unto the Lord." 

All the Class repeat together. 

And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these 

three ; but the greatest of these is charity. 

THEN SING. 

Faith, Hope and Love. 

Golden Rule. Page 144. 



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THE CHRISTIAN'S REWARDS. 



Note. — This exercise is to be used for Recitation by 
classes. The questions being asked by the Superintend- 
ent, and the answers given by each class arising together, 
and each person singly repeating a verse. The recitations 
of poetry to be given to the best speakers. 

SINGING. 
After Toil Cometh Rest. 
Pure Diamonds. Page 114. 
Ques. What rewards are promised the Chris- 
tian if he is faithful ? 

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the 
Spirit saith unto the churches : To him that 
overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of 
life, which is the midst of the Paradise of God. 
Rev. 2. 1. 

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the 
Spirit saith unto the churches. He that over- 
cometh, shall not be hurt of the second death. 
Rev. 2: 11. 



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He that hath an ear, let him hear what the 
Spirit saith unto the Churches. To him that 
overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden 
Manna, and will give him a white stone. Rev. 
2. 17. 

And he that overcometh, and keepeth my 
works unto the end, to him will I give 
power over the nations. 

(And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; 
as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken 
to shivers :) even as I received of my Father. 

And I will give him the morniDg star. Rev. 
2 : 26-28. 

He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed 
in white raiment, and I will not blot out his 
name out of the book of life, but will confess 
his name before my Father, and before his 
Angels. Eev. 3 : 5. 

He that overcometh, shall inherit all things, 
and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. 
Rev. 21 : 7. 

Him that overcometh, will I make a pillar in 
the Temple of my God, and he shall go no 
more out; and I will write upon him the 
Name of my God, and the name of the city 



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of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which . 
cometh down out of heaven from my God : 
And I will write upon him my New name. Rev. 
3: 12. 

To him that overcometh, will I grant to sit 
with me in my throne, even as I also over- 
came, and am set down with my father in his 
throne. Rev. 3 : 21. 

Ques. Who gives the Christian these Re- 
wards ? 

Fear, not little flock, for it is your father's 
good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke 
12: 32. 

But now being made free from sin, and be- 
come servants to God, ye have your fruit unto 
holiness, and the end everlasting life. 

For the wages of sin is death ; but the gift 
of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ 
our Lord. Rom. 6 : 22, 23. 

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to 
the Lord, and not unto men. 

Knowing, that of the Lord ye shall receive 
the reward of the inheritance ; for ye serve the 
Lord Christ. 
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204 PEARLS RESET. 

the wrong which he hath done : and there is 
no respect of persons. Col. 3 : 23-25. 

But without faith it is impossible to please 
him : for he that cometh to God, must believe 
that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them 
that diligently seek him. Heb. 11: 6. 

After this, I beheld, and lo, a great multi- 
tude, which no man could number, of all na- 
tions, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, 
stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, 
clothed with white robes, and palms in their 
hands. Kev. 7 : 9. 

And one of the Elders answered, saying un- 
to me, What are those which are arrayed in 
white robes, and whence came they ? 

And I said unto him, Sir, thou, knowest. 
And he said to me, These are they which came 
out of great tribulation, and have washed their 
robes and made them white in the blood of 
the Lamb. 

Therefore are they before the throne of God, 
and serve him day and night in his Temple : 
and he that sitteth on the Throne shall dwell 
among them 

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PEARLS RESET. 205 

any more, neither shall the Sun light on them, 
nor any heat. 

For the Lamb, which is in the midst of 
the throne, shall feed them, and shall lead them 
unto living fountains of waters, and God shall 
wipe away all tears from their eyes. Kev. 1 . 

13-17. 

Ques. For what are these Rewards given ? 

And when he had called the people unto 
him, with his disciples also, he said unto 
them, Whosover will come after me, let him 
deny himself, and take up his cross and follow 
me. 

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it, 
but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake 
and the Gospel's, the same shall save it. 

For what shall it profit a man, if he shall 
gain the whole world, and lose his own soul ? 

Or what shall a man, give in exchange for 
his soul ? 

Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of 
me, and of my words, in this adulterous and 
sinful generation, of him also shall the son of 
man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory 



206 PEARLS RESET. 

of his Father, with the holy Angels. Mark 8 : 
34-38. 

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the 
fiery trial, which is to try you, as though 
some strange thing happened unto you. 

But rejoice inasmuch as ye are partakers of 
Christ's sufferings ; that when his glory shall 
be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceed- 
ing joy. 

If ye be reproached for the Name of Christ 
happy are ye, for the spirit of glory, and of 
God resteth upon you : on their part he is evil 
spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. 

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or 
as a thief, or as an evil doer, or as a busy- 
body in other men's matters. 

Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let 
him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God 
on this behalf. 

For the time is come that judgment must 
begin at the house of God: and if it first be- 
gin at us, what shall the end be of them that 
obey not the Gospel of God ? 

And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where 
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Wherefore, let them suffer according to the 
will of God, commit the keeping of their souls 
to him in well doing, ~as unto a faithful Crea- 
tor. 1 Peter 4 : 12-19. 

RECITATION. 

" Who, 0, Lord, when life is o'er, 
Shall to heaven's West mansion soar? 
Who an ever welcome guest, 
In thy holy place shall rest ? 

He whose heart thy love has warmed ; 
He whose will to thine conformed, 
Bids his life unsullied run ; 
He whose words and thoughts are one. 

He who shuns the sinner's road, 
Loving those who love their God ; 
Who, with hope and faith unfeigned. 
Treads the path by thee ordained. 

He who trusts in Christ alone, 
Not in aught himself has done ; 
He, great God, shall be thy care, 
And thy choicest blessing share. 

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Ques. What are some of the Rewards of the 
Christian ? 
Reigning with Christ. 



208 PEARLS RESET. 

And there shall be no night there, and they 
need no candle, neither light of the sun, for 
the Lord God giveth them light, and they shall 
reign for ever and ever. Rev. 22 : 5. 

Being with Christ. 

If any man serve me, let him follow me ; 
and where I am there shall also my servant 
be : If any man serve me, him will my Father 
honour. John 12 . 26. 

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I 
will come again, and receive you unto myself; 
that where I am, there ye may be also. John 
14: 3. 

For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a 
desire to depart, and be with Christ ; which is 
far better. Phil. 1 : 23. 

Then we which are alive and remain shall 
be caught up together with them in the clouds, 
to meet the Lord in the air : and so shall we 
ever be with the Lord. 1 Thess. 4: IT. 

Beholding the face of God. 

As for me, I will behold thy face in right- 
eousness : I shall be satisfied, when I awake, 
with thy likeness. Psa. IT: 15. 



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And they shall see his face, and his name 
be in their foreheads. Eev. 22 : 4. 

Beholding the glory of Christ. 

Father, I will that they also, whom thou 
hast given me, be with me where I am ; that 
they may behold my glory, which thou hast 
given me ; for thou lovedst me before the 
foundation of the world. John 11 : 24 

Sharing the glory with Him. 

When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, 
then shall ye also appear with him in glory. 
Col. 3: 4. 

Ques. What other rewards are promised ? 

Joint Heirship with Christ. 

The spirit itself bears witness with our spir- 
it, that we are the children of God. 

And if children, then heirs, heirs of God, 
and joint heirs with Christ ; if so be that we 
suffer with him, that we may be also glorified 
together. 

For I reckon, that the sufferings of the 
present time, are not worthy to be compared 
with the glory which shall be revealed In us. 
Eom. 1: 11. 

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210 PEARLS RESET. 

Inheritance eternal. 

And for this cause he is the Mediator of 
the New Testiment, that by means of death, 
for the redemption of the transgressions that 
were under the first Testament, they which are 
called might receive the promise of eternal in- 
heritance. Heb. 9: 15. 

A Kingdom. 

Then shall the King say unto them on his 
right hand, Come ye blessed of my Father, 
inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the 
foundation of the world. 

For I was a hungered, and ye gave me 
meat : I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: 
I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Matt. 
25: 34, 35. 

An Immovable Kingdom. 

Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which 
cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby 
we may serve God acceptably with reverence 
and godly fear : Heb. 12: 28. 

An enduring substance. 

For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, 
and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, 
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a better and an enduring substance. Heb. 10: 
34. 

A home eternal in the Heavens. 

For ye know, that if our earthly house oi 
this Tabernacle were dissolved, we have a 
building of God, a house not made with hands : 
eternal in the heavens. 2 Cor. 5: 1. 

A city whose builder is God. 

For he looked for a city which hath found- 
ation, whose builder and maker is God. Heb 

11: 10. 

Ques. How is this Home of the Christian 
been described ? 

And he carried me away in the spirit to a 
great and high mountain, and shewed me 
that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descend- 
ing out of heaven from God. 

Having the glory of God: and her light was 

like unto a stone most precious ; even like a 

jasper stone, clear as crystal. Rev. 21 : 10, 11. 

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Ques. — "What crowns are promised to the 
faithful Christian ? 

An Incorruptible Crown. 



212 PEARLS RESET. 

And every man that striveth for the mastery 
is temperate in all things : Now they do it to 
obtain a corruptible crown, but we an incor- 
ruptible. 1 Cor. 9 : 25. 

A Crown of Rejoicing. 

For what is our hope, our joy, or crown of 
rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of 
our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming. 1 Thes. 
2: 19. 

A Crown of Righteousness. 

I have fought a good fight, I have finished 
my course, I have kept the faith. 

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of 
righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous 
judge shall give me at that day ; and not to 
me only, but unto them also that love his ap- 
pearing. 2 Tim. 4:7,8. 

A Crown of Glory. 

And when the chiet shepherd shall appear, 
ye shall receive a crown of glory which fadeth 
not away. 1 Pet. 5 : 4. 

A Crown of Life. 

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation ; 
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of life which the Lord hath promised to them 
that love him. Jas. 1 : 12. 

RECITATION. 

" These are the crowns that we shall wear, 
When all thy saints are crowned ; 
These are the palms that we shall hear, 
On yonder holy ground. 

These are the robes, unsoiled and white, 

Which we shall then put on ; 
When, foremost 'mong the sons of light, 

We sit on yonder throne. 

That is the city of the saints, 

Where we so soon shall stand ; 
When we shall strike these desert tents, 

And quit this desert land. " 

RECITATIONS. 

The Christian's Reward — A Home in Heaven. 

Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole 
earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, 
the city of the great King, 

God is known in her palaces for a refuge. 
Psa. 48 : 2, 3. 

" Beautiful Zion, built above, 
Beautiful city, that I love, 
Beautiful gates of pearly white, 
Beautiful temple, God its light. 



214 PEARLS RESET. 

Beautiful heaven, where all is light, 
Beautiful angels, clothed in white ; 
Beautiful strains that never tire, 
Beautiful harps thro' all the choir. " 

Let not your heart be troubled ; ye believe in 
God, believe also in me. 

In my Father's house are many mansions; if 

it were not so, I would have told you. I go to 

prepare a place for you. John. 14 : 1, 2, 

" Beautiful crowns on every brow, 
Beautiful palms the conquerors show, 
Beautiful robes the ransomed wear, 
Beautiful all who enter there. 
Beautiful throne for Christ, our King, 
Beautiful songs the angels sing ; 
Beautiful home of perfect peace, 
Beautiful rest, all wanderings cease. " 

But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear 

heard, neither have entered into the heart of man 

the things which God hath prepared for them 

that love him. 1 Cor. 2 : 9. 

" There is a land above, 
All beautiful and bright ; 
And those who love and seek the Lord, 
Kise to that world of light. 

There sin is known no more, 
Nor tears, nor want, nor care ; 
There good and happy beings dwell, 
And all are happy there. " 



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For here we have no continuing city, but 
we seek one to come. Heb. 13 : 14. 

" "We've no abiding city here, 
We seek one out of sight ; 
Zion its name, the Lord is there, 
It shines with everlasting light. " 



1 We speak of the realms of the blest, 
That country so bright and so fair, 
And oft are its glories confessed, 
But what must it be to be there. 

We speak of its pathways of gold, 
Its walls decked with jewels so rare, 

Its wonders and pleasures untold, 
But what must it be to be there. 

We speak of its freedom from sin, 
From sorrow temptation and care, 

From trials without and within, 
But what must it be to be there. 

We speak of its service of love, 
Of the robes which the glorified wear. 

The church of the first-born above, 
But what must it be to be there. 

Then let us, 'midst pleasure or woe, 
For heaven our spirits prepare, 

And shortly we also shall know, 
And feel what it is to be there. 

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216 FEAKLS RESET. 

Ques. We have endeavored to present some 
of the rewards of the faithful Christian, and 
now, how are they to be regarded ? 

As Great. 

Rejoice and be exceeding glad : for great is 
your reward in heaven; for so persecuted they 
the prophets which were before you. Matt. 
5: 12. 

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and 
lend, hoping for nothing again j and your reward 
shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the 
Highest ; for he is kind unto the unthankful 
and to the evil. Luke. 6 : 35. 

As Full. 

Look to yourselves that we lose not those 
things which we have wrought, but that we re- 
ceive a full reward. 2 John. 8. 

As Sure. 

The wicked worketh a deceitful work ; but to 

% 
him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure re- 
ward. Psa. 11 ; 18. 

4-s Satisfying. 

As for me, I will behold thy face in righteous- 



PEARLS RESET. 211 

ness ; I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy 
likeness. Psa. 17 : 15. 

As Inestimable. 

For since the beginning of the world men have 
not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath 
the eye seen, God, beside thee, what he hath 
prepared for him that waiteth for him. Isa. 
65: 4. 

Ques. In view of these promised rewards, 
what should be the aim of every true Chris- 
tian ? 

I press toward the mark for the prize of the 
high calling of God in Jesus Christ. 

Let us, therefore, as many as be perfect, be 
thus minded; and if in anything ye be otherwise 
minded, God shall reveal even this unto you. 
Phil. 3 : 14. 

Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the 
people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin 
for a season. 

Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches 
than the treasures in Egypt, for he had respect 
unto the recompense of the reward. Heb. 11 : 
25, 26. 

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218 PEAELS RESET. 

" Jesus, I my cross have taken, 

All to leave and follow thee, 
Naked, poor, despised, forsaken, 

Thou from hence my all shall be. 
And whilst thou shall smile upon me, 

God of wisdom, power, and love, 
Foes may hate and friends disown me, 

Show thy face, and all is bright. " 



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TITLES OF CHRIST. 



NOTE. This exercise may be used for Class Recita- 
tions, by giving each class a letter, and each member of 
the class reciting in turn a " Title of Christ," commenc- 
ing with the same letter; thus let the first class re- 
cite, commencing with the letter A, second class; B, etc. 
There are in this exercise one hundred and eighty-three 
different names given to our Saviour. 



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A. 

He is called Adam in I Cor.: 15, 45. 

He is called Almighty in 1 John : 2, 1. 

He is called Alpha and Omega in Rev. 1 T 11. 

He is called Amen in Rev.: 3, 14. 

He is called Ancient of Days in Dan : 7, 22. 

He is called Apostle in Heb.: 21. 

He is called Anointed in Isa : 84, 9. 

He is called Arm of the Lord in Isa : 53, 1. 

He is called Author of Faith in Heb. : 12, 2. 

He is called Angel in Gen. : 48, 10. 



222 PEARLS RESET. 

Tie is called Angel of the Lord in Ex. : 3, 2. 
He is called Angel of God's presence in 
Isa: 63, 9. 

He is called an Advocate in John : 2, 1. 



B. 

He is called the Beginning of the Creation 
of God in Eev.: 3, 14. 

He is called Beloved in Eph.: 1, 6. 

He is called Bishop of Souls in Jer.: 2, 25 

He is called Branch of Righteousness in Jer.: 
33, 15. 

He is called Brightness of the Father's Glory 
inHeb. 1: 3. 

He is called a Breaker in Micah : 2, 13. 

He is called Bread of Life in John : 6, 35. 



C. 
He is called Captain in Heb.: 2, 10. 
He is called Christ in Matt.: 1, 16. 
He is called Consolation of Jerusalem in 
Luke: 2, 25. 

He is called Covenant in Isa.: 42, 6. 

He is called Chief Shepard in 1 Pet.: 5, 4, 

He is called Commander in Isa 55, 4. 



PEARLS RESET. 223 

He is called Christ of God in Luke : 9, 20. 

He is called Captain of the Lord's Host in 
Joshua: 5, 14, 15. 

He is called a Carpenter in Mark; 6:3, 

He is called Christ Jesus in Eph. 3: 31. 

He is called Chief Corner Stone in Eph. 3 : 
21. 

He is called Counsellor in Isa. 9 ; 6. 

And his name shall be called Wonderful Coun- 
sellor. 

He is called a Covert in Isa. 32 : 2. 



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D. 

He is called David in Jer. 30 : 9. 
He is called Daysman in Job, 9 : 32. 
He is called Daystar in 2 Pet. 1 : 19. 
He is called Deliverer in Eora. 11: 26. 
He is called Desire of all Nations in Hag. 
2: T. 

He is called Day spring in Luke, 1:78. 
He is called the Dove in John, 10 : 1, 9. ■ 



224 PEARLS RESET. 

E. 

He is called Elect in Isa. 42 : 1. 

He is called an Ensign in Isa. 11 : 10. 

He is called Eternal Life in 1 John, 5 : 20. 

He is called Express Image of the Father in 
Heb. 1 : 3. 

He is called Everlasting Father in Isa. 9:6. 
And his name shall be called the Everlasting 
Father. 

He is called Emmanuel in Matt. 1 : 23. 



F. 

His called Finisher of Faith in Heb. 12 : 2. 

He is called Faithful Witness, and First Begot- 
ten in Rev. 1 : 5. 

He is called the First Born in Col. 1 : 15. 

He is called First Fruits in 1 Cor. 15 : 23. 

He is called First and Last in Rev. 2 : 8. 

He is called Forerunner in Heb. 6 : 20. 

He is called Father of Glory in Eph. 1 . 17. 

He is called Faithful and True in Rev. 19 : 
11. 



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He is called a Fountain in Zech. 13: II. 

He is called a Fire in Mai. 3 : 2. 

He is called a Foundation in Isa. 26 : 16. 
G. 

He is called God in John, 1 ; 1. 

He is called Gift of God in 2 Cor.' 9 ; 15. 

He is called Governor in Matt. 2 ; 6. 

He is called God blessed forever in Rom. 9 ; 
5. 

He is called God's Fellow in Zech. 13; T. 

He is called Glory of the Lord in Isa. 40 : 5. 

He is called Great High Priest in Heb. 4: 
14. 

He is called the Good Shepherd in John, 10 ; 
14. 



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H. 

He is called the Head in Col. 2 : 19. 

He is called the Head of all Principality in 

Col. 2 ; 10. 

He is called Head over all things in Eph. 1 : 
22. 



226 PEARLS RESET. 

He is called Heir of all things in Heb. 1 : 2. 

He is called High Priest in Heb. 3:1. 

He is called Holy Child in Acts, 4 : 30. 

He is called our Hope in 1 Tim. 1:1. 

He is called Holy one of Israel in Isa. 41 : 14. 

He is called Horn of Salvation in Luke, 1 : 
69-. 

He is called Husband of the Church in Eph. 
1: 23. 

He is called Head of the Church in Col. 1 : 
18. 

He is called Hiding Place in Isa. 32 : 2. 

I. 

He is called the I am in Ex. 3 : 14. 
He is called Image of God in Col. 1 : 15. 

J. 

He is called Jehovah in Isa. 26 : 4. 

He is called Judge of Israel in Micah, 5 : 1. 

He is called Just one in Acts, 7 : 52. 

He is called Jesus in Matt. 1 : 25. 

He is called Jesus of Nazareth in Mark, 1 : 24. 



PEARLS RESET. 227 

He is called Jesus Christ in Matt. 1 ; 18. 



K. 

He .is called King in Matt. 21 : 5. 
He is called King of Kings in 1 Tim. 6 : 15. 
He is called King of Israel in John, 1, 49. 
He is called King of the Jews in Matt. 2 : 2. 
He is called King of Saints in Rev. 15 : 3. 
L. 

He is called Leader in Isa. 55 : 4. 

He is called Law Giver in James, 4 : 12. 

He is called Light in John, 1 ; 9. 

He is called Life in John, 1 : 4. 

He is called Lion of the Tribe of Judah in 
Eev. 5:5. 

He is called Living God in 1 Tim. 3 : 15. 

He is called Lord in Rom. 1 : 3. 

He is called Lord of Lords in 1 Tim. 6 : 15. 

He is called Lamb in Rev. 13 : 8. 

He is called Lamb of God, in John, 1 : 29. 

He is called Lord of Glory in 1 Cor. 2:8. 

He is called Lord of all in Rom. 10 : 12. 

He is called The Lord of our Righteousness 
in Jer. 23 ; 6. 



228 PEARLS RESET. 

He is called Lord God Almighty in Rev. 15 : 
3. 

He is called Lord God of the Holy Prophets 
in Eev. 22 : 6. 

He is called The Light of the World in John, 
8; 12. 

ne is called Lord of the Harvest in Luke, 
10: 2. 



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M. 



He 

He 

He 

He 

He 

He 

He 
16. 

He is called the Mighty God in Isa. 9: 6. 

His name shall be called Wonderful, the 
Mighty God. 

He is called a Man of Sorrow in Isa. 53 : 3. 



s called Man in Acts 17 : 31. 

s called Master in Matt. 8 : 19. 

s called Mediator in 1 Tim. 2 ; 5. 

s called Messenger in Mai. 3:1. 

s called Messiah in John 1 ; 41. 

s called Minister in Heb. 8 : 2. 

s called the Morning Star in Rev. 22 



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N. 

He is called the Nazarene in Matt. 2 : 23. 



0. 

He is called the Offspring of David, in Eev. 
22 : 16. 

I am the root and offspring of David. 

He is called the Only Begotten in John 1 : 
14. 



P. 

He is called Our Passover in 1 Cor. 5:T. 

He is called Potentate in 1 Tim. 6 : 15. 

He is called Prince of Light in Acts, 3 : 15. 

He is called a Prophet in Luke, 24: 19. 

He is called Propitiation for our Sins in John, 
2:2. 

He is called Power of God in 1 Cor. 1 : 24. 

He is called Prince of the Kings of Earth in 
Eev. 1 : 5. 

He is called a Plant of Renown in Ezek. 34 ; 
89. 

He is called a Purifier and Befiner in Mai. 
3: 3. 



230 PEARLS RESET. 

He is called a Priest in Heb. T : 11. 

He is called a Preserver in Jude, 1:1. 

He is called a Polished Shaft in Isa. 49 : 2. 

He is called the Prince of Peace, in Isa. 9 : 
6. 

His name shall be called Wonderful, the Prince 
of Peace* 

Q. 

He is called the Quickening Power in 1 Cor. 
15 : 45. 

E. 

He is called Redemption in 1 Cor. 1 : 30. 

He is called the Resurrection in John 11 ; 
25. 

He is called a Refuge in Isa. 25 : 4. 

He is called Righteousness in Jer. 23 : 6. 

He is called Ruler in Mic. 5 : 2. 

He is called our Ransom in I Tim, 2 : 6. 

He is called The Rose of Sharon and the Lily 
of the Valley, in Songs of Sol. 2:1. 

He is called Redeemer in Isa. 59 : 20. 

He is called a Rock in 1 Cor. 10 : 4. 



PEARLS RESET, 231 

He is called the Root of David in Rev. 22: 
16. 
I am the Root of David. 



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S. 
He is called Salvation in Luke 2 : 30. 
He is called Sanctification in 1 Cor. 1 : 30. 
He is called Sanctuary in Isa. 8 ; 14. 
He is called Saviour in Luke, 2 : 11. 
He is called Seed of Abraham in Gal. 3 16. 
He is called Seed of David in 2 Tim. 2 : 8. 
He is called Servant in Isa. 41 : 1. 
He is called Strength and Shadow in Isa. 42 : 

1. 

He is called a Shield in Psa. 18, 35. 
He is called Shiloh in Gen. 49 : 10. 
He is called Son of God in Luke 8 : 28. 
He is called Son of Man in Matt. 8 : 20. 
He is called Son of the Blessed in Mark, 14: 
61. 



232 PEARLS RESET. 

He is called Son of the Highest in Luke, 1 ; 
32. 

He is called Son of David in Matt. 9 : 27. 

He is called Son of Mary in Mark, 6 : 3. 

He is called Son of Righteousness in Mai. 4; 
2. 

He is called Star and Sceptre in Num. 24 ; 

17. 

He is called a Stumbling Block in 1 Cor. 1 ; 
23. 

He is called a Surety in Heb. 7 . 22. 



T. 

He is called a Tabernacle in Heb. 8 ; 2. 

He is called a Teacher in John, 3. 2. 

He is called a Testator in Heb. 9: 16, 17. 
He is called a Tree of Life in Eev. 2:7. 

He is called the True God in 1 John, 5 : 20. 

He is called the True Light in John 1 : 9. 

He is called a Temple in Eev. 21 : 22. 



V. 

He is called a Vine in John, 15 : 1. 



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W. 

He is called the Way, the Truth, the Life in 
John, 14 : 6. 

He is called Wisdom in 1 Cor. 1 : 24. 

He is called Witness in Rev. 3 : 14. 

He is called Word in John, 1:1. 

He is called Word of God in Rev. 19 : 13. 

He is called Word of Life in 1 John, 1:1. 



Y. 

He is called the Young Child in Matt. 2:8. 



All rise and sing. 

" All hail, the power of Jesus name, 
Let angels prostrate fall ; 
Bring forth the royal diadem, 
And crown him, Lord of all. " 



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PEARLS KESET. 231 



THE CHKISTIAN SOLDIER. 



NOTE. When this exercise is used it will add much to 
the interest if Mottoes are arranged, bearing the names of 
the different parts of the armour, and placed upon the 
walls, thus: "Girdle of Truth," "Breastplate of Right- 
eousness," "Sandals of Peace," etc. 



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Golden Chain. Page 82. 



Ques. — To what has the life of the Christian 
often been compared ? 

To a Warfare. 

For though we walk in the flesh, we do 
not war after the flesh : 

(For the weapons of our warfare are not 
carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling 
down of strong holds.) 2 Cor: 10, 3, 4. 

Ques. What then may the Christian be 
called ? 

The Christian Soldier. 



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" A soldier of the cross am I, 
Assured of certain victory ; 
Though numerous foes against me rise, 
To keep me from the glorious prize. 

While passing through this vale of tears, 
Beset with dangers, toils and snares, 
I onward move at his command, 
And hope to reach the promised land." 

Ques. — With what is our Soldier armed ? 

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, 
and in the power of his might, 

Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may 
be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 
Eph.: 6, 10, 11. 

Ques. — Of what does the Armor consist ? 

The Girdle of Truth. 

Stand, therefore, having your loins girt about 
with truth. 

The Breast-plate of Righteousness. 

Having on the breastplate of righteousness. 

The Sandals of Peace. 

And your feet shod with the preparation of 
the gospel of peace. 

The Shield of Faith. 

Above all, taking the shield of faith ; wherewith 



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ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of 
the wicked. 

The Helmet of Salvation. 

And take the helmet of salvation. 

The Sword of the Spirit. 

And the sword of the spirit, which is the word 
oi God. Eph. 6: 14—17. 

Ques. — What is this Armor called? 

The Armor of Bighteousness. 2 Cor. 6 : T. 

The Armor of Light. Eom. 13 : 12. 

Not a Carnal Armor. 2 Cor. 10 : 4. 

SINGING. 
Battling for the Lord. 

Silver Spray, page 42. 
Ques. — We have now our Christian Soldier all 
equipped; he has on a Helmet of Salvation, a 
Breast-plate of Kighteousness, he is girt with 
a Girdle of Truth, and shod with the Sandals 
of Peace. He wears on his arm the Shield of 
Faith, and carries in his hand the Sword of 
the Spirit. As he now goes forth into the bat- 
tle of life, what can. he truly say ? 

" I've listed in the holy war, 
Content with suffering soldier's fare, 
The banner o'er my head is love, 
I draw my rations from above. 



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I've fought through many a battle sore, 
And I must fight through many more, 
I take my breast-plate, sword and shield, 
And boldly march into the field. 

Ques. — Against what must he war ? 

The Powers of Darkness. 

Lest Satan should get an advantage of us 
for we are not ignorant of his devices. 2 Cor. 
2: 11. 

The Flesh. 

But I see another law in my members, warring 
against the law of my mind, and bringing me in- 
to captivity to the law of sin, which is in my 
members. Rom. 1 : 23. 

The World. 

These things I have spoken unto you, that in 
me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall 
have tribulation ; but be of good cheer, I have 
overcome the world. John, 16 : 33. 

Ques. — Under whose leadership and banner is 
this war carried on ? 

For it became him, for whom are all things and 
by whom are all things, in bringing many sons 
unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation 
perfect through suffering. Heb. 2 : 10. 



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Ques. — How is this war to be conducted ? 

With a good Conscience. 

Holding faith and a good conscience : which 
some having put away concerning faith have 
made shipwreck. 1 Tim, 1 : 19. 

With Faith. 

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like 
men, be strong. 1 Cor. 16 : 13. 

With Earnestness. 

Jude 3. 

With Watchfulness. 

Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary 
the devil, as a roaring Lion walketh about, 
seeking whom he may devour. 1 Pet. 5:8. 

With Endurance. 

Thou therefore, endure hardness, as a good 
soldier of Jesus Christ. 2 Tim. 2 : 3. 

With Confidence in God. 

The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom 
shall I fear ? the Lord is the strength of my life, 
of whom shall 1 be afraid ? Psa. 21 : 1. 

With Prayer. 

Praying always with all prayer and supplica- 
tion in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with 



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all perseverance and supplication for all saints : 
Eph. 6: 18. 



SINGING : 

Strike For Victory. 

Pure Gold. Page 96. 



EECITATION. 

Stand Like the Brave. 

0, Christian, awake ! for the strife is at hand, 
With helmet, and shield and a sword in thy hand ; 
To meet the bold tempter, go, fearlessly go, 
And stand like the brave with thy face to the foe. 

Whatever thy danger take heed and beware, 
And turn not thy back for no armor is there ; 
The legions of darkness, if thou wouldst o'erthrow, 
Then stand like the brave with thy face to the foe. 



Ques. Who will help our Soldier ? 

Thou has thrust sore at me that I might fall, 
but the Lord helped me. Psa. 118: 13. 

For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right 
hand, saying unto thee, Fear not, I will help 
thee. Isa. 41 : 13. 

Ques. Who will protect him ? 

God the Lord, the strength of my salva- 



PEARLS RESET. 243 

tion, thou hast covered my head in the day 
of battle. Psa. 140 : 7. 

Ques. Who will comfort him. 

For, when we were come into Macedonia, 
our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on 
every side ; without were fightings, within were 
fears. 

Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that 
are cast down, comforted us by the coming of 
Titus. 2 Cor. 1 : 5, 6. 

Ques. Who will strengthen him ? 

Send thee help from the sanctuary, and 
strengthen thee out of Zion. Psa. 20 . 2. 

Ques. What should be our Soldier's greatest 
characteristic ? 

Watchfulness. 

Watch and pray, that ye enter not into tempta- 
tion; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh 
is weak. Matt. 26 ; 41. 

" My soul be on thy guard, 
Ten thousand foes arise ; 
The hosts of sin are pressing hard, 
To draw thee from the skies. 

Ne'er think the victory won, 

Nor lay thine armor down, 
Thy arduous work will not he done, 

'Till thou obtain the crown. " 



244 PEARLS RESET. 

SINGING : 

Watch and Pray. 

Silver Spray. Page 129. 



Ques. What will be some of the rewards of 
the faithful Soldier ? 

A New Name, — Eev. 2 : 11. 

Food from the Tree of Life. Eev. 2:1. 

Clothed in White Kaiment. Rev. 3 : 5. 

Be Pillars in the Temple of God. Rev. 3 : 
12. 

Sit with Christ on his Throne. Rev. 3 : 21. 

Have power over Nations. Rev. 2 : 26. 

Have the morning star. Rev. 2 : 28. 

Be confessed by Christ before God the Fath- 
er. Rev. 3 : 5. 

Not be hurt by the second death. Rev. 2 : 11. 

Will be God's son. Rev. 21 : 1. 



RECITATION : 

Lover of Jesus, thy crown is before thee, 
God was thy refuge, thy comfort divine ; 

Heirs of salvation, his spirit is with thee, 
Holding a blessed communion with thine. 



PEARLS RESET. 245 

Lover of Jesus, the battle is over, 
Trials are ended, afflictions are past ; 

Safe in the haven of rest thou art welcomed, 
Glory to God, thou has conquered at last. " 



Ques. And at last, if our Soldier has been 
true to the commands given him, what may be 
said of his death ? 

For the grave cannot praise thee; death cannot 
celebrate thee : they that go down into the 
pit cannot hope for thy truth. Isa. 38 : 18. 

The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it 
to heart ; and merciful men are taken away, 
none considering that the righteous is taken 
away from evil to come. Isa. 57 : 1 



All the school rise and recite together. 

For I am now ready to be offered, and the 
time of my departure is at hand. 

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my 
course, I have kept the faith. 

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown 
of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous 
judge shall give me at that day : and not to 



246 PEARLS RESET. 

me only, but unto all them also that love his 

appearing. 2 Tim. 4 : 6 — 8. 

School and Congregation sing : 

" Am I soldier of the cross, 
A follower of the Lamb, 
And shall I fear to own his cause, 
Or blush to speak his name ? 

Must I be carried to the skies, 

On flowery beds of ease, 
While others fought to win the prize, 

And sailed through bloody seas. " 



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JESUS. 

Our Rock. 

Directions :— Arrange a representation of a rock, of a 
size large enough to be seen by every one. This may be 
done by drawing a large picture of a rock, and suspend- 
ing it upon the wall, or what would be much better, make 
a frame of laths, or strips of board, and cover this frame 
with cloth, painted in imitation of a rock, taking 
care to have small hooks inserted in the frame upon 
which to hang the letters forming the motto : — Jesus, our 
Rock. The exercise may be recited in a similar way to 
Jesus the Sweetest Name. 

SINGING. 

Stand on the Rock. 

Pure Gold. Page 86. 



1st Scholar Handing J. 
Our Saviour has been called : 
Judge of Israel. 
Now gather thyself in troops, daughter 
of troops : he hath laid seige against us : they 



250 PEARLS RESET. 

shall smite the judge of Israel with a rod upon 
the cheek. Micah, 5:1. 
2nd Scholar. Handing E. 
He has been called 
The Everlasting father. 
For unto us a son is born, unto us a son is 
given ; and the government shall be upon his 
shoulder ; and his name shall be called Wonder- 
ful, Counseller, The mighty God, the everlast- 
ing Father, The Prince of Peace. Isa, 9:6. 
3d Scholar. Handing S. 
He has been called 
The Sun of Righteousness. 
But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun 
of righteousness arise with healing in his wings ; 
and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of 
the stall. Mai. 4 : 2. 

4£h Scholar. Handing U. 
He has been called 
Unchangeable. 
Every good gift, and every perfect gift is 
from above, and cometh down from the Father of 
light with whom is no variableness, neither 
shadow of turning. James 1 : IT. 



PEARLS RESET. 251 

5th Scholar. Handing S. 

He has heen called 

Our Surety. 
By so much was Jesus made our surety of 
a better Testament. Heb. T : 22. 



RECITATION : 

Jesus, Whom Angel Hosts Adore. 



Jesus, whom angel hosts adore, 
Became a man of griefs for me ; 

In love, though rich, becoming poor, 
That I, through him, enriched might be. 

Though Lord of all, above, below, 

He went to Olivet for me : 
There drank my cup of wrath and woe, 

When bleeding in Gethsemane. 

Jesus, whose dwelling is the skies, 
Went down into the grave for me. 

There overcame my enemies, 
There won the glorious victory. " 



SINGING. 

Jesus, How Can I But Love Thee. 

Happy Voices. Page 71. 



252 PEARLS RESET. 

6th Scholar. Handing 0. 
Our Saviour has been called 
Our Passover. 
Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may 
be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even 
Christ, our Passover is sacrificed for us 1 Cor. 
5: 1. 

*lth Scholar. Handing U. 
He has been called 
The Unreproachable. 
Who did no sin, neither was guile found in 
his mouth. 1 Pet. 2 : 22. 
Sth Scholar. Handing R. 
He has been called 
A Eefuge. 
For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a 
strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge 
from the storm, a shadow from the heat when 
the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against 
the wall. Isa. 25.4. 

9th Scholar. Handing R. 
He is called 
Our Redemption. 
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of 
God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, 



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and salification and redemption, 1 Cor. 1 : 30. 
10th Scholar. Handing 0. 
He is called 
The Only Begotten. 
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt 
among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory 
as of the only begotten of the Father) full of 
grace and truth. John 1 : 14. 
llth Scholar. Handing C. 
He is called 
Our Captain. 
For it became him for whom are all things 
and by whom are all things, in bringing many 
sons unto glory, to make the Captain of their 
salvation perfect through sufferings. Heb. 2 ; 
10. 

12th Scholar. Handing K. 
He is called 
Our King. 
Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy 
king cometb. Matt. 21 : 5. 



RECITATION. 



254 pearls eeset. 

Our Rock. 

" On Christ salvation rests secure, 
The Rock of Ages must endure ; 
Nor can that faith be overthrown, 
Which rests upon the Living Stone. 

No other hope shall intervene, 
To him we look, on him we lean ; 
Other foundations we disown, 
And build on Christ, the Living Stone. 



SINGING. 

In the Eifted Rock I'm Resting. 

Pure Gold. Page 134. 



Scripture Recitations. 

And he said, The Lord is my rock, and my 
fortress, and my deliverer. 

The God of my rock ; in him will I trust ; 
he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, 
my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; 
thou savest me from violence. 2 Sam. 23 : 2, 
3. 

For who is God, save the Lord ? and who is 
a rock, save our God. 2 Sam, 23; 32. 

RECITATION. 



PEARLS RESET. 255 

Cling Close to the Rock. 
" Cling close to the Rock, brother, danger is near, 
Cling close to thy Saviour, nor doubt not, nor fear ; 
For Jesus will hold thee, Almighty to save, 
Thy Jesus, who triumphed o'er death and the grave. 

Cling close to the Rock, brother, closely to-day, 
Ere waves of temptation shall sweep thee away, 
Cling close to the Rock in the time of thy grief, 
For Jesus brings speedy and precious relief. 

SINGING. 

" Clinging to the Rock " 

Silver Spray. Page 28. 



Ques. What is " Our Eock " to the Chris- 
tian? 

1st. It is 

A Source of Strength. 

I will love thee, Lord, my strength. 

The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, 
and my deliverer ; my God, my strength, in 
whom I will trust ; my buckler, and the horn 
of my salvation, and my high tower. Psa. 
18 : 1, 2. 

2nd. It is 

A Refuge. 



256 PEARLS RESET. 

But the Lord is my defence ; and my God 

is the rock of my refuge. Psa. H : 21. 

" Jesus, refuge of my soul, 
Let me to thy bosom fly ; 
While the raging billows roll, 
While the tempest still is high. 
Hide me, 0, my Saviour hide, 
Till the the storm of life is past ; 
Safe into the haven guide, 
0, receive my soul at last." 
3d. It is 

A Defence. 

Bow down thine ear to me ; deliver me 
speedily : be thou my strong rock, for a house 
of defence to save me. Psa. 31 : 2. 

fi Other refuge have I none, 
Hangs my helpless soul on thee, 
Leave, oh, leave me not alone, 
Still support and comfort me. 
All my trust on thee is stayed, 
All my help from thee I bring, 
Cover my defenceless head, 
With the shadow of thy wing. 
4th. It is a 

Means of Salvation. 

He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, 
my God, and the rock of my Salvation. Psa. 
89 : 26. 

5th. It is a 



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Place of Safety. 

For in the time of trouble he shall hide me 
in his pavilion : in the secret of his tabernacle 
shall he hide me ; he shall set me up upon a 
rock. Psa. 27 : 5. 

6th. It is a 

Source of Spiritual Gifts. 

And did all drink the same spiritual drink; 

for they drank of that spiritual Rock which 

followed them : and that Rock was Christ. 1 

Cor. 10 : 4. 

" Is he a Rock? How firm he stands, 
The Eock of Ages never moves ; 
Yet the sweet streams that from him flow, 
Attend us all the desert through." 

Tth. It is a 

Sure Foundation. 

Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of 
mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a 
wise man, who built his house upon a rock. 
Matt. 1 : 24. 



All the School rise and sing : 

Rock of Ages, cleft for me, 

Let me hide myself in thee ; 

Let the water and the blood, 

From thy side, a healing flood, 

Be of sin the double cure, — 

Save from wrath and make me pure. 



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THE CHRISTIAN MARINER. 



Note. If this exercise is used during the season of 
flowers, it will add much to the interest to have an Anchor 
made of flowers, twined with a rope of Tines, and placed 
in a position to he seen by the audience ; also motto? , viz ; 
" The Bible our Chart," " Jesus our Pilot," "Faith our 
Compass," '* Hope our Anchor," &c, placed upon the 
walls, will serve to assist in impressing the lesson sought 
to be taught. The selections of singing can be changed 
if wished for, to suit the singing book in use. 



SINGING. 
" We are out on the Ocean Sailing." 
Golden Chain page 87. 
Ques. by Supt. — To what has the life of a 
Christian been compared ? 
Ans. To a voyage. 

Now my days are swifter than a post.: they 
flee away, they see no good. 

They are passed away as the swift ships. Job, 
9 : 25, 26. 



262 PEARLS RESET. 

Ques. What then may the Christian be 

called ? 

Ans. The Christian Mariner. 

" Happy is he who early steers, 

Like a trim vessel, straight for heaven ; 
Who Christian colours bravely rears, 
And keeps the course that God has given " 

Ques. Upon what does our Mariner sail, 
and what will he have to encounter on his 
voyage ? 

Ans. 

" Life is the ocean, years the tide; 

That floats ten thousand barks along ; 
Sins are the rocks on every side 
Where passion drives a current strong. 

Pleasure that looks so bright and fair, 
Is like the shallows, set with sands ; 

And many a wreck, forlorn and bare, 
Liesjiigh and dry upon tose strands." 

Ques. — To what Port is he bound ? 

Ans. — To the Port of Heaven. 

For they that say such things, declare plainly 
that they seek a country. 

And truly if they had been mindful of that 
country, from whence they come out, they might 
have had opportunity to have returned. Heb. 
li: 14, 15. 



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263 



SINGING. 

Our Ship is Homeward Bound. 

Pure Diamonds, page 128. 



Ques. — By what Chart does our Mariner 
sail ? 

Ans. — By the Bible Chart. 

Ques. — How does the Bible guide the Chris- 
tian ? 

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light 
unto my path. Psa. 119 : 105. 

Ques. — What Anchor does he have ? 

Ans. — The Anchor of Hope. 

Ques. — What is hope to the Christian ? 

And now, Lord, what wait I for ? my hope 
is in thee. Psa. 30 : 1. 

Ques. What is his Compass by which he 
steers ? 

Ans. — The Compass of Faith. 

Ques. — To whom does Faith point? 

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection 
and the life ; he that believeth in me, though 
he were dead, yet shall he live. John, 11 : 
25. 

RECITATION. 



264 PEARLS RESET. 

" Life is an ocean, and each has his bark ; 
"We have a compass to guide in the dark ; 
We have a Star, eighteen centuries old, 
We have an anchor, more precious than gold, 

One has forgotten his watch upon deck, — 
There is his bark, 'mid the breakers a wreck, 
Some, without chart, of the winds are the sport, 
Drifting away from the heavenly port. 



SINGING. 

Then Hoist the Sails. 
Pure Diamonds. Page 34. 



Ques. — What will our Mariner find in his 
way. 

Ans. — Eocks of Sins. 

Ques. — How is Sin destructive ? 

Ans. — 

Because I have called and ye refused ; I 
have stretched out my hand and no man re- 
garded. 

But ye have set at naught all my counsel, and 
would none of my reproof. 

I also will laugh at your calamity ; I will 
mock when your fear eometh. Prov. 1 : 24, 25, 
26. 



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Ques. — What must he avoid ? 

Ads. — The Shallows of Pleasure. 

Ques. — How are the Pleasures of Life de- 
ceitful ? 

Ans. — 

And he said unto them, take heed and be- 
ware of covetousness, for a man's life consis- 
teth not in the abundance of the things which 
he possesseth. Luke 11 : 15. 

Ques. — Who will be our Mariner's Pilot? 

Ans. — Jesus Christ. 

And lo, I am with you alway, even unto the 
end of the world. Matt. 28 : 20. 



SINGING. 

Jesus is our Pilot. 

Golden Censer. Page 109. 



THE MARINER'S VOYAGE. 

General Exercise. 

Let the verses of this exercise be distributed among the 
School, and each one rise and repeat his portion, in the 
order they come, without the number being called. 



266 PEARLS RESET. 



Through tribulation's deep, 

The way to glory is ; 

This stormy course I keep, 

On these tempestuous seas. 
By winds and waves, I'm tossed and driven, 
Freighted with grace and bound to heaven. 



Sometimes temptations blow, 
A dreadful hurricane, 
And high the waters flow, 
And o'er the sides break in ; 
But still my little ship outbraves 
The blustering winds and surging waves. 



When I in my distress, 
My anchor Hope can cast, 
Within the promises, 
It holds my vessel fast ; 
Safely she then at anchor rides 
Midst stormy blasts and swelling tides. 



If a dead calm ensues, 
And heaven no breezes give, 
The Oar of Prayer I use, 
I tug, and toil, and strive ; 

Through storms and calms for many a day," 

I make but very little way. 



PEARLS RESET. 261 



But when a heavenly breeze 
Springs up and fills my sail, 
My vessel goes with ease, 
Before the pleasant gale ; 
And runs as much an hour or more, 
As in a month or two before. 



6. 



Hid by the clouds from sight; 

The sun doth not appear, 

Nor can I in the night 

Behold the moon or stars ; 
Sometimes for days and weeks or more, 
I cannot see the sky or shore. 



As at the time of noon, 
My Quadrant Faith I take, 
To view my Christ, my Sun, 
If he the clouds should break ;* 
I'm happy when his face I see, 
I know then whereabouts I be. 

8. 

The Bible is my Chart, 
By it the seas I know ; 
I cannot with it part, 
It rocks and sands doth show ; 
It is a Chart and Compass too, 
Whose needle points forever true. 



268 PEARLS RESET. 

9. 

I keep aloof from pride, 
Those rocks I pass with care, 
1 studiously avoid 
The whirlpool of despair ; 
Presumption's quicksands too I shun, 
Near them I do not choose-to run. 



Ques. — Life's voyage ended, dangers all over, 
tribulations passed through, in what Glorious 
Port will our Mariner find a haven ? 

Ans. — 

But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor 
ear heard, neither have entered into the heart, 
of man, the things which God hath prepared 
for them that love him. 1 Cor. 2 : 9. 



All rise and sing : 

Into the harbor of heaven now we glide, 

We're home at last ; 
Softly we drift on its bright, silver tide, 

We're home at last. 
Glory to God, all our dangers are o'er. 
Safely we stand on the glorified shore, 
Glory to God, we will shout evermore, 

We're home at last." 



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PEARLS KESET. 271 



PILGEIMS AND STRANGERS. 



SINGING. 

Whither Pilgrims, are you Going. 

Golden Chain. Page 78. 



Ques. — To what has the life of the Christian 
often been compared ? 

To a Pilgrimage. 

And Pharaoh said unto Jacob, how old art 
thou ? 

And Jacob said unto Pharaoh, The days of 
the years of my pilgrimage, are a hundred and 
thirty years ; few and evil have the days of 
the years of my life been, and have not at- 
tained unto the days of the years of the life of 
my fathers in the days of their pilgrimage. Gen. 
47: 9. 

Ques. — What then can Christians be called ? 

Pilgrims and Strangers. 

For we are strangers before thee, and so- 



272 PEARLS RESET. 

journers, as were all our fathers ; our days on 
the earth are as a shadow, and there is none 
abiding. 1 Chr. 29: 15. 



RECITATION. 

Here o'er the earth as a stranger I roam, — 

Here is no rest ; 
Here, as a pilgrim, I wander alone, 

Yet I am Messed. 
For I look forward to that glorious day, 
When sin and sorrow will vanish away ; 
My heart doth leap when I hear Jesus say, 
There, there is rest, there is rest. 

Here are temptations and trials severe, 

Here is no rest. 
Here I must part with the friends I hold dear ; 

Yet I am Messed. 
Sweet is the promise I read in His word, 
Blessed are they who have died in the Lord, 
They have been called to receive their reward, 
There, there is rest, there is rest. 



SINGING. 

There'll be Rest, by and by. 

Silver Spray, page 130. 



Ques. — What are Pilgrims and Strangers du- 
ties ? 



PEARLS RESET. 273 

And when he had called the people unto him 
with his disciples also, he said unto them, Who- 
soever will come after me, let him deny him- 
self, and take up his cross and follow me. 
Mark, 8: 34. 

And said unto him, get thee out of thy 
country and from thy kindred and come into 
the land which I shall show thee. Acts, T : 
3. 



RECITATION. 

The Youthful Pilgrim. 

By a little boy. 

" I would a youthful pilgrim be, 
Kesolved, Lord to follow Thee. 
Thou Lamb of God, who now art gone, 
Up to thy everlasting Throne. 

I would my heart to thee resign, 
, come and make it wholly thine ; 
Set up thy kingdom Lord within, 
And cast out every thought of sin." 



Ques. Who guides us along in our pilgrim- 
age ? 
The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want. 



274 PEARLS RESET. 

He niaketh me to lie down in green pastures 
he leadeth me beside the still waters. 

He restoreth my soul ; he leadeth me in the 
paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 

Yea, though I walk through the valley of 
the shadow of death, I will fear no evil ; for 
tbou art with me ; thy rod and thy staff they 
comfort me. 

Thou preparest a table before me in the 
presence of mine enemies : thou anointest my 
head with oil ; my cup runneth over. 

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me 
all the days of my life ; and I will dwell in the 
house of the Lord forever. Psa. 23. 



SINGING. 

Guide me 0, thou great Jehovah, 

Pilgrim thro' this barren land, &c. 

Sacred Lyre, page 202. 



Ques. — For what are our Pilgrims and 
Strangers seeking ? 

By faith Abraham when he was called to go 
out into a place which he should after receive 



PEARLS RESET. 275 

for an inheritance, obeyed, and he went out, 
not knowing whither he went. Heb. 11 ; 8. 

Ques. — In their journey Zionward with what 
wiR they have to contend ? 

Temptations and Difficulties. 

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the 
midst of wolves, be ye therefore wise as ser- 
pents and harmless as doves. 

But beware of men, for they will deliver 
you up to the councils, and they will scourge 
you in their synagogues. Matt. 10 : 16, 17. 

Ques. — To whom can they look amid their 
difficulties ? 

Lord, my God, in thee do I put my trust ; 
save me from them that persecute me and de- 
liver me. Psa. 7:1. 

But I trusted in thee, Lord ; I said Thou 
art my God. 

My times are in thy hand ; deliver me from 
the hand of mine enemies : and from them that 
persecute me. Psa. 31 : 14, 15. 

KECITATION. 
The Pilgrim's Way. 



276 PEARLS RESET. 

" Dark and thorny is the desert, 

Through which pilgrims make their way, 

Yet beyond this vale of sorrow t 

Lies the fields of endless day. 

Does your strength begin to fail you, 

And your vigor to decay ? 

Jesus, Jesus, will be with you. 

He will lead you to this throne. 

There on flowery hills of pleasure, 
Lies the fields of endless rest ; 
Love and joy and peace forever, 
Reign and triumph in your breast. 
Who can paint those scenes of glory 
Where the ransomed dwell on high, 
There on golden harps forever, 
Sound redemption through the sky." 



SINGING. 

Wandering Stranger. 

Silver Spray, page 107. 



Ques. — What is given to pilgrims as a Di- 
rectory to guide along the way ? 

The Bible. 

Ques, — Of what use is the Bible to the Chris- 
tian ? 

It saves him, as in 2 Tim. 3 : 15. 

And that from a child thou hast known the 



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holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee 
wise unto salvation through faith which is in 
Christ Jesus. 

It instructs him, as in 2 Tim. 3 ; 16. 

All Scripture is given by inspiration, of God, 
and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for 
correction, for instruction in righteousness. 

It sanctifies him, as in John, 17 ; 17. 

Sanctify them through thy truth ; thy word 
is truth. 

It gives him inheritance among saints, as in 
Acts, 20: 32, 

I comforts him, as in Eom, 15 : 4. 

Ques. — What should be the Pilgrim's course ? 

" Enter ye in at the straight gate, for wide is 
the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to 
destruction, and many there be which go in 
thereat: Matt. 7: 13. 

" Strive, for the way is straight, 
In which the Saviour trod ; 
And narrow is the way 
That leadeth up to God. 

Strive 'ere life's setting sun, 
Shall sink in thickest gloom ; 
Strive, night is coming on, 
Ye hasten to the tomb." 



£78 PEARLS RESET. 

Ques. — In what should their lives be en- 
gaged ? 

Be kindly affectioned one to another with 
brotherly love ; in honour preferring one an- 
other ; 

Not slothful in business ; fervent in spirit, 
serving the Lord. 

Eejoicing in hope ; patient in tribulation ; 
continuing instant in prayer. 

Distributing to the necessity of saints, given 
to hospitality. 

Bless them which persecute you ; bless, and 
curse not. 

Eejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep 
with them that weep. Rom. 12 : 10 — 15. 

Qnes. For what is our Pilgrim and Stranger 
seeking ? 

For Rest. 

And I said. Oh, that I had wings like a 
dove! For then would I fly away and be at 
rest. Psa. 55 : 6. 



SINGING. 

Home flies the Dove. 

Pure Diamons, Page 53. 



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Ques. — Who will give the Pilgrim this need- 
ed rest? 

Come unto me all ye that labor, and are 
heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, 
for I am meek and lowly in heart ; and ye shall 
find rest unto your souls. 

For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. 
Matt. 11 : 28,-30. 

Ques. — Where will the Pilgrim find this rest ? 

But it is written ; Eye hath not seen nor ear 
heard, neither have entered into the heart of 
man, the things which God hath prepared for 
them that love him. Cor. 2: 9. 

Supt. — Life's pilgrimage ended, its duties all 
performed, trials all over, temptations overcome, 
in what glorious city will the Pilgrim and 
Stranger have a home ? 

School rise and racitc together. 

And the city had no need of the sun, neither 
of the moon, to shine in it ; for the glory of 
God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light 
thereof. 



280 PEARLS RESET. 

And the nations of them which are saved shall 
walk in the light of it ; and the kings of the 
earth do bring their glory and honour into it. 
Eev. 21 : 23, 24. 

All sing, congregation uniting. 

" Joyfully, joyfully, onward we go, 
Bound to the land of bright spirits above, 
Jesus, our Saviour, in mercy says come, 
Joyfully, joyfully, haste to our home. 
Pilgrims and strangers no more shall we roam, 
Soon to the presence of God we shall go ; 
Then if to Jesus our hearts have been given, 
Joyfully, joyfully, rest we in Heaven. ' ' 



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JESUS : 

The Sweetest Name. 



Note. This is a motto Exercise, and should be recited 
as follows : Provide letters forming the motto : " Jesus, 
The Sweetest Name " (these may be made of card-board 
and covered with gilt or fancy paper, or if used in the 
season, with flowers.) and distribute them to members of 
the schools who are to recite the parts. As each one re- 
cites let him hand his letter to the Supt. who places it in a 
proper position in the wall, or on a frame arranged for 
the purpose. A good effect may be made by keeping the 
motto a secret until it is formed by the letters. 



THE EXERCISE. 
SINGING : 

Our Saviour's Name. 
Pure Diamonds. Page 45 



1st Scholar. Handing J. 
Our Saviour has been called Jehovah. Isa. 26. 4. 
2nd Scholar. Handing E. 



284 PEARLS RESET. 

He is called Ensign. Isa. 11. 10. 
3d Scholar. Handing S. 

He is called a Shield. Psa. 18. 35 
Uh Scholar. Handing U. 

He is called our Universal Father. Eph. 4: 6. 
5th Scholar. Handing S. 

He is called our Surety. Heb. 7 : 22. 

SINGING : 

I LOVE THE NAME OF JESUS, 

Fresh Laurels. Page 23. 



6th Scholar. Handing T. 

He is called our Teacher. John. 3. 2. 
*th Scholar. Handing H. 

He is called our Hiding-place. Isa. 32. 2. 
8th Scholar. Handing E. 

He is called the Express Image of the 
Father. Heb. 1. 3. 
9th Scholar. Handing S. 

He is called a Star. Num. 24. 17. 
10th Scholar. Handing W. 

He is called the Way. 

Jesus said : I am the way. John. 14. 6. 



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11th Scholar. Handing E. 

He is called Eternal Life. 1 John. 5. 20. 
12th Scholar. Handing E. 

He is called the Elect. Isa. 42 : I. 
13th Scholar. Handing T. 

He is called a Tabernacle. Heb. 8. 2. 
lMh Scholar. Handing E. 

He is called the Everlasting Father. Isa 
9. 6. 

Ibth Scholar. Handing S. 

He is called the Sun of Righteousness. 
Mai. 4. 2. 

lQth Scholar. Handing T. 

He is called Testator. Heb. 9. 16. IT. 



SINGING. 

" There is no name so sweet on earth," 

Golden Chain. Page 44. 



Vlth Scholar. Handing N. 

He is called a Nazarene. Matt. 2, 23. 
l%th Scholar. Handing A. 

He is called our Advocate. 1 John. 2. 1. 
l§th Scholar. Handing M. 



286 PEARLS RESET* 

He is called our Mediator. 1. Tim. 2. 5. 
20th Scholar. Handing E. 

He is called Emmanuel. Matt. 1. 23. 

SINGING. 
Pure Gold. Page 88. 



First Teacher. 

" How sweet the name of Jesus sounds, 
In a believer's ear ; 

It soothes his sorrows heals his wounds, 
And drives away his fear ; 

It makes the wounded spirit whole 
And calms the troubled breast, 
Tis mamma to the hungry soul, 
And to the weary rest. ' ' 

Second Teacher. 

" Jesus the name that calms our fears 
That bids our sorrows cease ; 
Tis music in the sinners ears 
Tis life, and health, and peace." 

Third Teacher. 

" Jesus, delightful charming name, 
It spreads a fragance round ; 
Justice and mercy, truth and peace 
In union here are found. 

Fourth Teacher. 

" Jesus, I love thy charming name, 



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'Tis music in my ears ; 
Fain would I sound out so loud, 
That earth and heaven might hear 
I'll speak the sweetness of thy name, 
With my last lingering breath, 
And, dying, clasp thee in my arms 
The antidote of death." 

All rise and Sing: 

" All hail the power of Jesus' name, 
Let angels prostrate fall ; 
Bring forth the royal diadem, 
And crown him Lord of all." 



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JESUS, OUR SHIELD. 
A Motto Exercise 

For 18 Scholars. 

Note. — Prepare a shield of stiff cardboard, and cover it 
with white paper, placing small hooks upon the shield on 
which to hang the letters, also prepare letters, (forming 
the motto) of cardboard, and cover them with gilt or 
fancy paper. As each scholar recites his part, let him 
hand his letter to the Supt., who will place it in its proper 
place on the shield. 



292 PEARLS RESET. 

THE EXERCISE. 



SINGING. 
" A Friend that's ever near." 
Silver Spray. Page 17. 
1st Scholar. 
After these things the word of the Lord 
came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear 
not, Abram : I am thy shield, and thy ex- 
ceeding great reward. Gen 15 : 1. 

" He is our shield when troubles rise, 
When storms and tempests lower ; 
He rides triumphant in the skies, 
And serves us by his power. 

2nd Scholar. 

The God of my rock ; in him will I trust : 

he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, 

my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour ; 

thou savest me from violence. 2 Sam. 22 : 3. 

" To this sure shield dear Lord we come 
And here our hope relies ; 
A safe defence, a powerful arm, 
When storms of trouble rise." 

3d Scholar. 
But thou, Lord, art a shield for me ; my 



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glory,and the lifter up of mine head. Isa. 
3: 3. 

" We to the mighty Lord- of hosts, 
Securely will resort ; 
For refuge fly to Jacobs God 
Our succor and support," 

Mh Scholar. 
The Lord is my strength and my shield ; my 
heart trusted in him, and I am helped : there- 
fore my heart greatly rejoiceth ; and with my 
song will I praise him. Isa. 28 : 7. 

" Oh, God, my shield and my support, 
My help forever near ; 
Thine arm of mercy held me up, 
When sinking in despair." 

SINGING. 

Rest in Jesus. 

Pure Gold. Page 15. 

Ques. by Superintendent. 

How has our shield been described ? 

Fifth Scholar. Handing J. to Supt. 

As Just Acts. 22: 14. 

And he said, The God of our fathers hath 

chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, 

see that Just One and shouldest hear the voice of 

his mouth. 



294 PEARLS RESET. 

6th Scholar. Handing JE. 
As Eternal. Col. 1: 17. 
And he is before all things, and by him 
all things consist. 

1th Scholar. Handing S 
As Self-denying. Matt. 8: 20- 
And Jesus saith unto him, The Foxes 
have holes, and the birds of the air have nests : 
but the son of man hath not where to lay his 
head. 

$th Scholar. Handing U. 

As Unchangeable. Heb. 13: 8. 

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to 
day, and for ever. 

9th Scholar. Handing S. 

As Sinless. 2 Cor. 5 : 21. 

For he hath made him to be sin for us, 
who knew no sin, that we might be made the 
righteousness of God in him. 
10th Scholar. Handing 0. 

As Obedient. John. 15: 10 

If ye keep my commandments, ye shall 
abide in my love ; even as I have kept my 
Father's commandments, and abide in his love. 



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11th Scholar. Handing U.: 
As Unsearchable. Matt. 11 : 2*1. 
All things are delivered unto me of my 
father : and no man knoweth the son but the 
father : neither knoweth any man the father, 
save the son, and he to whomsover the son 
will reveal him. 

12th Scholar. Handing E. 

As Righteous. Heb. 1 : 9. 

Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated 
iniquity, therefore God, even thy God hath 
anointed thee with the oil of gladness above 
thy follows. 



SINGING. 

Jesus is Mine. . 
Songs for To Day. Page 166 



Supt. — From what will our shield protect us ? 
13th Scholar. Handing letter S. 
From Sin. 

Whosoever is born of God doth not commit 
sin ; for his seed remaineth in him ; and he 
cannot sin, because he is born of God 1 John, 
3: 9. 



296 PEARLS RESET. 

14:th Scholar. Handing H. 
From Harm. 

My sheep bear my voice, and I know them 
and they follow me. John, 10 : 27. 
15th Scholar. Handing I. 

Prom Iniquity. 
There hath no temptation taken you but such 
as is common to man ; but God is faithful, who 
will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye 
are able, but will with the temptation also make 
a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear 
it. 1 Cor. 10 s 13. 

16th Scholar. Handing E. 
From Evil. 

But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish 
you and keep you from evil. 2 Thess. 3 : 3. 
11th Scholar. Handing L. 
From being Lost. 

For the Son of Man is come to save that 
which was lost. 

How think ye? if a man have a hundred 
sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth 
he not leave the ninety and nine and goeth in- 



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to the mountains and seeketh that which is gone 
astray. Matt. 18: 11, 12. 
18th Scholar. Handing D. 
Erom Danger. 

I will lift up mine eyes upon the hills from 
whence cometh my help. 

My help cometh from the Lord, which made 
heaven and earth. Psa. 121. 



All sing. 
Jesus, lover of my soul, 
Let me to thy bosom fly ; 
While the billows near me roll, 
While the tempest still is high. 
Shield me, my Saviour shield ; 
Till the storm of life is past ; 
Safe into the haven guide, 
0, receive my soul at last. 



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